Biotechnology Specialist

3 weeks ago


Pleasanton, Kansas, United States Dawar Consulting, Inc. Full time

Our client, a world leader in diagnostics and life sciences based out of Pleasanton, CA, is looking for a long-term contract specialist to work in their laboratory. This role plays a crucial part in delivering essential biological materials to support product launches.

Job Title: Biotechnology Specialist
Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Further Extension)

Company Benefits include:

  • Healthcare (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
  • Paid Sick leave
  • 401k (with 4% employer match)

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology with 5-7 years of relevant industry experience. They should be skilled in culturing various microorganisms within an anaerobic chamber and familiar with microbial taxonomy and identification. Experience with ddPCR is a plus.

Benefits and Job Details:

  • Estimated Salary: $80,000-$110,000 per year
  • Opportunity for long-term contract extension
  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment

About the Role:

This role requires the ability to manually manipulate samples on a routine basis and work in a laboratory environment under BSL-2 conditions. The ideal candidate will be able to handle infectious human material and sample types such as blood, serum, urine, and stool.