Scientist I

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Scientist I for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Pleasanton, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Pay rate up to $50.77 Per Hour
• 11 1/2 Month Contract 
• Independently plan and execute laboratory activities supporting Culture Collection and biological panel production.
• Perform microbiology, mammalian cell culture, and molecular biology techniques using human cell lines, microorganisms, and other biological materials.
• Perform DNA/RNA/plasmid extraction, quantification, recombinant cloning, bacterial transformation, and plasmid propagation.
• Generate, characterize, maintain, and manage biological materials supporting assay development, clinical studies, and product development.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and recommend solutions.
• Lead small to moderate projects, coordinating timelines and communicating with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records in LIMS and electronic laboratory notebooks (eLN) in accordance with GLP, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, presentations, and knowledge-transfer materials.
• Support laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory, biosafety, and process improvements.
• Work in accordance with OSHA, ISO, QSR, and applicable safety and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years.
• Hands-on experience with microbiology, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience working with BSL-2 biological materials, including microorganisms and human-derived specimens.
• Knowledge of bacterial enumeration, MPN, MALDI-TOF, microbial taxonomy, or microbial characterization.
• Experience with LIMS/eLN, GLP, data integrity, and laboratory documentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, troubleshoot, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfortable with routine laboratory activities including plating, pipetting, labeling, stocking, and vialing.
• Experience with automated or high-throughput laboratory workflows PREFERRED
• Assay or platform development experience PREFERRED
• Project coordination or project management experience PREFERRED

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