Scientist II Kinase Screening & Profiling

Take the lead in a fast-paced laboratory environment guiding daily kinase profiling and screening activities to ensure high-quality results and exceptional client service. As a Scientist II and laboratory floor leader you will optimize workflow allocate resources and adapt priorities in real time to support urgent deliverables and achieve turnaround time goals. Youll leverage your expertise with liquid handling robotics automated plate readers and screening technologies to generate reliable data support client reporting troubleshoot assays and drive continuous process improvements. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on scientific success while supporting a collaborative and innovative research team.

Heres what youll do:

• Act as a laboratory floor leader driving the execution troubleshooting organization and improvement efforts surrounding the kinase screening and profiling group
• Coordinate team efforts and adjust staffing and resources to prioritize daily tasks as needed with the oversight of the Group Leader.
• Operate HTS instrumentation including ECHO acoustic dispenser Agilent V-prep liquid handler multidrop combi etc.
• Perform transfections protein expression and preparation of crude lysates from mammalian and bacterial cultures (T7 phage display and liposome mediated transfection)
• Independently analyze screening results using regression analysis and data visualization software including TIBCO Spotfire PRISM and proprietary tools
• Prepare reagents perform reagent QC and chemistry-related calculations as needed
• Provide cell culture cell-based assay and other cross-functional support to R&D group or Safety Pharmacology as needed
• Develop and optimize SOPs as part of continuous improvement program
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelors degree in Biology with at least 5 years of experience or a Masters degree in Biology with at least 2 years of experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures and technical reports
• Ability to perform analyses and data interpretation
• Ability to multitask with organization and manage time effectively
• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting according to the physical requirements of a laboratory role
• Has lab equipment and office computer/software proficiency
• Has above average oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and capacity for team environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and conduct small projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship

Additional Information :

The position is full-time Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of San Diego CA are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate range: $37.50 - $42.30/hr. 

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time