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Planet Pharma Group

Scientist Senior

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What they do

An Assay Development Scientist creates assays or systems to test and evaluate the effect of a chemical compound on an organism. Directs assay development as part of a research process to develop new drugs.

$119,904 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Target PR Range:
35-45/hr
Job Details:
With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data and/or Ensures that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
Responsibilities include:
Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision. Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data. Effectively transfers experimental methods from literature to the lab and makes modifications as necessary. Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review. Engages coworkers in scientific discussions. Communicates data and interpretation to work group. Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data. Skilled and/or knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques. Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties. Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents. Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees. May train staff and/or supervise others. Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task. Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgments Preferred Background Master's degree with approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred PhD candidates with directly relevant analytical research/industry experience are acceptable Bachelor's candidates may be considered with approximately 10+ years of highly relevant experience Local candidates preferred, but candidates willing to relocate independently can be considered