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efforts of the California Department of Public Health. This role will be part of a team that will be involved in all aspects of the NGS workflow including library preparation, targeted enrichment, and DNA sequencing. The ideal candidate should have a broad scientific background and lab experience in molecular and cellular biology, understanding of sequencing technologies, and expertise in sequencing platforms such as Illumina and Oxford Nanopore.
The position is in Richmond, CA. Must submit a resume with the application. The hourly range for this position is $36.00 to $44.00 per hour depending on experience/ qualifications. Must be able to work flexible hours that may include weekends
and holidays. If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).
The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participate in all aspects of NGS workflow including sample preparation, library generation, DNA sequencing and data generation. Operate and maintain various laboratory instrumentation, including NGS sequencers, Liquid Handlers, and PCR/q PCR machines. Develop and optimize methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for comprehensive
DNA sequencing using short and long-read sequencing technologies.
Collaborate with a cross-functional teams to design and execute verification and validation studies for regulatory submissions. Collaborate with researchers across the organization to plan and execute experiments studying pathogens of public health importance. Perform work according to established internal safety and quality guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e. g. OSHA, CLIA, FDA). Maintain supplies in the laboratory and ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices. Summarize experimental results, and review conclusions with research supervisors/ project leaders.
Ability to assist with other IDLB activities/testing in other sections to enhance capacity during laboratory surges. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Broad scientific background in molecular and cellular biology, understanding of sequencing technologies, and expertise in sequencing platforms such as Illumina and Oxford Nanopore. Experience or proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as NGS library preparation, target enrichment, DNA amplification/purification, DNA quantitation/characterization (Qubit, Tape Station, Nano Drop, q PCR machines), etc.
Experience working in a sequencing or genomics core facility and operating various sequencing platforms (e. g. Illumina, Pac Bio, Oxford Nanopore) Experience with high-throughput laboratory automation computational skills, or basic understanding of programming language is a plus. Ability to conduct and report on scientific experiments while maintaining careful attention to detail, safety, and good laboratory practices. Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams. Excellent organizational, prioritization and planning skills to ensure projects are complete under established deadlines and timelines.
Education/Experience Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with course work in chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology. Minimum of 1 years of experience with next-generation sequencing techniques including nucleic acid purification, PCR, NGS library preparation and sequencing. Certificates/Licenses Possession of a Public Health Microbiologist certificate or eligibility for the Public Health Microbiologist training program, preferred.
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and adapt to varied work settings. Ability to work effectively with a team of diverse individuals. Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently Sit: Frequently Handling / Fingering: Frequently Reach Outward: Occasionally Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs See: Constantly Taste/ Smel: Not Applicable KEY Not Applicable: Not required for essential functions Occasionally: (0 - 2 hrs/day) Frequently: (2 - 5 hrs/day) Constantly: (5+ hrs/day) WORK ENVIRONMENT General office and laboratory setting, indoors, temperature controlled EEOC STATEMENT It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, interactionual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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as possible to gather community feedback and accelerate scientific progress. The Opportunity: Arcadia is a combined platform company + start-up incubator. Arcadia's translational start-up portfolio is currently focused on problems in therapeutics. We are seeking exceptional Project Scientists to join both our platform and incubator teams to carry out high-risk, early-stage research pilots.
These pilots are fast-paced and will be aimed at scientifically exploring either a new start-up as part of our Translation team and/or platform development opportunities as part of our Discovery team. To seed and incubate companies, we are leveraging our in-house research platform. Our discovery platform
includes computational and experimental tools for comparative organismal analyses across the tree of life. We are developing new technologies that leverage publicly available data sets to trace evolutionary patterns at different biological scales.
We use these tools to strategically pick organisms for our translational research directions, which can help point towards biological innovations or models that can accelerate therapeutic development in several internally-selected areas. Translational Project Scientists will run rapid pilots on new ideas at the beginning of this process, with a heavy focus on computational approaches that leverage our platform tools. Our translational pilots
are designed to identify unique biological solutions that may be connected to critical scientific bottlenecks in therapeutics.
Discovery Project Scientists will run rapid pilots where the goal is to prototype a computational or experimental tool that has the potential to disrupt biological discovery. Discovery Pilots drive the adoption of new technology within Arcadia. Regardless of focus, Project Scientists across both areas will be expected to execute 4-5 pilots per year together with a team of other scientists. They should be able to shrewdly identify key risks and optimize for " failing fast" so that they may pivot quickly between different scientific areas.
They should have an entrepreneurial, self-starter approach towards seeding new technological directions or companies. The ideal Project Scientist is capable of working independently but prefers to ideate and work as part of a highly collaborative and technically diversified team. At this time, we are looking for scientists with expertise in a few priority areas, including but not limited to: phylogenomics, immunology, biochemistry, and chemistry. While we hope to bring in technical expertise in these areas, the pace and nature of this work benefits from an overall nimble, generalist mindset.
Start-up experience is a major plus. Scientists at Arcadia synthesize ideas, data, and findings into fully open-access pubs and engage with the scientific community to maximize impact and garner feedback that improves the work. Within the first month, the Project Scientist will: Work in coordination with current Project Scientists toward existing pilot goals Contribute to collaborative ideation around new pilots Familiarize themselves with internal platform capabilities and translation focus areas Within 3 months, the Project Scientist will: Be able to pitch and lead research pilots Establish go/no-go decision points for pilots Achieve baseline computational fluency required for effective collaborations (internal training is available) Be prepared to quickly draft and publish iced pilots Within the first year, the Project Scientist will: Have completed three or more pilot cycles Have contributed positively to establishing a new line of inquiry or platform development at Arcadia Be eligible to pitch expansion of a successful pilot effort Education/Experience: Ph D or equivalent experience in life sciences or related fields At least 1 year full-time experience in an industry outside of academia Basic programming experience (Python or R and bash) Basic knowledge of Git Hub Strong writing skills and project management skills Successful applicants can expect to be compensated between $125,000-$175,000 with benefits and a highly competitive equity offering, depending on experience level.
The position will require the individual to be on-site at our Berkeley, California headquarters. Application Process: This is an open search, and candidates will be reviewed at a monthly basis. Applicants who require an expedited review, should send an email to xyz X@ alongside their application to indicate this.
For all applicants, send a resume and answer the questions found within the online portal. Arcadia Science is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. We provide competitive compensation and practical benefits to keep you happy and healthy so that you can do your best work. Please note that an offer of employment from Arcadia is contingent upon the successful clearance of a reference and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr
receipt, processing, interpreting and reporting of operational, Quality Assurance, and proficiency test samples potentially containing biological threat agents. Assuring that incoming specimens are recorded, processed, and triaged appropriately while maintaining " chain-of custody" Applying knowledge of these advanced molecular techniques and microbiological procedures to appropriately interpret and report the findings of the assays.
Perform and/or supervise quality control and quality assurance procedures including, but not limited to routine equipment maintenance and calibration, and documentation of quality control and quality assurance activities as needed. Ensuring that
reagents, supplies and equipment are adequately maintained. Perform and/or supervise the maintenance of documentation collection on findings and protocols. Performing daily functions and internal proficiency tests as defined by state of LLD or designee and successfully pass external proficiency test and QAPP program audits and analyzing daily external QA samples in accordance with program SOP's and QA program guidance for screening and confirmatory assays.
Responsible for reporting test results to appropriate individuals using established communication protocols with Local, State and Federal agencies. Responsible for adhering to QA/QC requirements in accordance with quality management
systems and laboratory Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP). Develop and maintain personnel work schedules Ensure training of new employees and competencies of all laboratorians by observing personnel on an annual basis.
- Conduct refresher training when as protocols are updated and as required. Troubleshoot technical/laboratory issues in conjunction with the LLM, local Laboratory Director and/or their designee. Support Local Laboratory Director in the generation and execution of corrective action plans in accordance with program QAPP to address any findings from program audits, proficiency tests or data trend analysis. - Being available 24 hours 7 days a week for laboratory coverage.
Routinely works approximately 2 weekends per month as directed. Providing training and retraining, or arranging for the training of team members in protocols and procedures, methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks. Oversee identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensuring that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of established scientific methods and techniques of microbiology to perform recurring assignment of moderate difficulty or discrete portions of the complex projects. At least two years of full-time laboratory bench experience performing research or diagnostic PCR testing (includes nucleic acid extraction methodology, set up and analyses of real- time PCR assays, detection and determination of DNA contamination events) and two years of experience serving as a Senior Scientist or Team Leader of a laboratory team/project.
Knowledge of biohazard regulations in the proper and safe handling and transport of materials containing virulent and pathogenic disease agents and toxicants. Knowledge of chain-of-custody regulations and procedures. Knowledge of computer systems methods and applications, including word processing, statistical data management software packages. Responsible for the use of, laboratory instrumentation related to cellular and molecular biology. Responsible for maintaining Quality Assurance and Quality Control Documentation and organizational records to ensure adequate reagents and material for 24/7/365-day operation.
BSL-2/3 experience is highly desirable. EDUCATION: - A Ph. D. or Master's degree from an accredited University in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related course work in biological sciences. REQUIRES at least two years of laboratory bench experience, utilizing real-time PCR, aseptic techniques and biological assays, and at least one year of experience serving as a Senior Scientist or Team Leader of a laboratory team/project. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited University and REQUIRES at least five years of laboratory bench experience, utilizing real-time PCR, aseptic techniques and biological assays including at least two years of experience as a Team Leader/Senior Scientist.
CLEARANCE LEVEL NEEDED: - Requires passing a criminal background check. Requires registration with the CDC Select Agent Program. Individual selected will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information. U. S. Citizenship or valid Green Card is required at time of application. Compensation & Benefits HIRING SALARY $ (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.
)This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, interaction, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, interactionual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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is “Yes! ” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as Project Biologist I (Project Environmental Professional). Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.
Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, backssment, and remediation. Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work
with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.
A DAY IN THE LIFE Our Project Biologist I (Project Environmental Professional) position is based in Southern California, and it can be performed remotely. As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for environmental compliance, permitting, and documentation. Prepare and review projects, develop and manage spreadsheets, prepare and review reports, and manage database entries and quality assurance tasks. Support project managers to oversee project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Research environmental statutes and guidance. Apply construction monitoring and environmental compliance requirements associated with EI’s projects. Duties may include environmental construction monitoring support, writing and reviewing reports, and interacting with other company professionals and client contacts. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Exercises safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs. Participates in the Company’s continuous improvement programs and provides support to team efforts.
Keeps up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops. Performs other duties as assigned. YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications BS or MS in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar field 2 to 5 years of professional experience as an environmental specialist, biologist, planner (or equivalent) in California with experience pertaining to environmental compliance, particularly as it relates to utility construction Knowledge of current environmental regulations including CESA, FESA, CEQA, and NEPA, amongst others Exposure to project management tasks Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines Proven leadership skills; identify problems and actively devise appropriate solutions Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills Outgoing/team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Strong organizational and management skills Ability to communicate in a group-oriented setting, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Arc GIS, etc.
) Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of the assigned tasks The position may involve local travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience with habitat and rare plant restoration, biological surveys, construction monitoring, and/or jurisdictional delineation survey WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401k with a competitive 4% employer match Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-xyz X or xyz X@montrose- for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-growth company.
You will have the freedom to make decisions and be your own boss while receiving support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers. Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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Biotech/Pharmaceutical jobs refer to career opportunities within industries that focus on developing drugs and medical technology derived from living organisms and cellular and biomolecular processes. These roles occupy a diverse ecosystem ranging from research and development (R&D) to regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and sales. Key characteristics include a strong emphasis on innovation, stringent regulatory environments, the need for advanced degrees or expertise in life sciences, and a commitment to improving patient health outcomes. As these fields are constantly evolving with the advancement of science, professionals often engage in ongoing learning and adaptation to new scientific discoveries and medical needs.
