Molecular Biology Scientist

TekWissen LLC

Chesterfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$33
LOCATION
Chesterfield, MO
POSTED
4 days ago
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Molecular Biology Scientist (RNA & NGS)
Location: Chesterfield MO 63017
Duration: 6 Months
Work Type: Onsite
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with strong molecular biology and data analysis skills to join our team at Bayer. This person will work in a very collaborative environment that supports custom gene expression work and enables innovative product discovery and development throughout the Bayer Crop Science division.
Job Description:
The primary responsibilities for this role:
1) Extract high quality RNA and deliver gene characterization (RACE) and associated analysis of data.
2) Track all work through LIMS systems.
3) Collaborative attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
MS or higher education or 5+ years experience in molecular biology.
Demonstrated ability in RNA extraction and RNA handling, cDNA synthesis, PCR, and next gen sequencing library creation is required.
Experience with plasmid and primer design and associated software tools
Familiarity with gene expression biology
A professional and positive attitude with clear and timely communication and attention to detail.
Proficiency in the use of MS Office programs.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with NGS analysis & R coding language.
Familiarity with liquid-handling or higher throughput extraction/data generation.
Proficiency with note-taking and sample tracking through LIMS systems
This role enables opportunities to work in cutting edge science within an industrial setting and training opportunities within a research environment. This role will connect and collaborate within our team and amongst different teams. Extension of responsibilities and contract period a possibility depending on needs and performance.
TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

About the Company

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TekWissen LLC

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.

Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.

It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.

Capabilities and accomplishments in one TekWissen business enhance the opportunity for success in the others. Put simply, TekWissen's unique combination of attributes promotes success.



COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.tekwissen.com/