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Scientist II

Pleasanton, CA 94588

Posted: 02/03/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12490 Pay Rate: $38.00 - $56.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

Our client develops, manufactures and supplies a wide array of innovative medical diagnostic products, services, tests, platforms and technologies.
Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scientist II to join the BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management team in Pleasanton, California. This vital role supports Culture Collection and Panel Production activities, ensuring high-quality biological materials for clinical research and diagnostic development. If you are passionate about molecular biology and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking healthcare solutions.

What you will do:
  • Execute scientific project activities involving human cell lines, microorganisms, and other biological materials with minimal supervision.
  • Perform cloning, restriction digestion, ligation, bacterial transformation, and other recombinant DNA techniques.
  • Conduct routine and specialized cell culture procedures using adherent and suspension immortalized cell lines.
  • Analyze plasmid DNA and RNA transcripts for purity, concentration, and quality.
  • Provide practical biological solutions to internal stakeholders, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
  • Summarize experimental results, prepare reports, and communicate findings effectively.
  • Maintain accurate electronic records and adhere to internal safety and external regulatory guidelines.
  • Participate in routine laboratory maintenance, safety protocols, ISO, and QSR activities.

Job Requirements


Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
  • Proficiency in aseptic techniques, bacterial, and mammalian cell culture.
  • Hands-on experience with cloning, plasmid preparation, restriction enzyme digestion, and bacterial transformation.
  • Skilled in nucleic acid extraction, quantification, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
  • Ability to work under BSL-2 laboratory conditions involving infectious or engineered biological materials.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Excellent record-keeping and data integrity practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and familiarity with laboratory informatics tools (LIMS, eLN, JMP) is preferred.
  • Client-facing experience is a plus.

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput sample processing.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards such as OSHA, ISO, and QSR.
  • Prior exposure to biorepository and sample management.
  • Experience with scientific presentation and report writing.

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
  • 5+ years of related laboratory work, especially in molecular and cell biology contexts.
  • Demonstrated stability in previous roles; frequent job changes should be explained.

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to work at the Pleasanton site consistently; onsite presence is mandatory.
  • Comfortable working in a laboratory environment under BSL-2 conditions.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.
  • Excellent communication skills and a results-oriented mindset.
  • Willingness to participate in routine safety and compliance activities.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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