Highlights
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of industry experience, Master's degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Operate, program, and troubleshoot automated liquid-handling platforms to support genomics workflows.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | West Point, PA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.thefountaingroup.com/ |
Description
Job Title: Scientist - III (Senior)
Location: West Point, PA
Pay Rate: $72.62/hr.
Duration: 1 Year
Job Description
Perform end-to-end generation of omics data using high-throughput laboratory automation.
Execute automated DNA and RNA workflows, including PCR reactions and sample processing.
Operate, program, and troubleshoot automated liquid-handling platforms to support genomics workflows.
Perform wet chemistry procedures, including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometric calculations.
Support Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows using Illumina platforms.
Maintain laboratory notebooks, chemical inventories, experimental records, and data management documentation.
Education
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of industry experience, Master's degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Required Skills
DNA and RNA handling and processing
Automated PCR workflows
Liquid-handling automation: Tecan, Hamilton
Liquid handler programming, operation, and troubleshooting
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS): Illumina
Wet chemistry and laboratory techniques
Buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometry
Laboratory documentation and data management
Preferred Skills
Analytical instrumentation: Plate readers, thermocyclers
High-throughput microscopy
Flow cytometry
Laboratory operations and industry laboratory experience
Experimental and equipment troubleshooting
Method development and method transfer
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About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.