Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $36.54hr - $41.54hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant scientific discipline required.
• 1+ years of related experience in method or assay development or specific methodology area preferred.
• Knowledge of lab principles, terminology, and instrumentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with other members of the laboratory.
• Ability to maintain a minor degree of independence to complete assigned tasks and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Order, prepare and stage raw materials to be used in downstream processes.
• Analyze, investigate, and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Manufacture reagents required for the testing of samples, including but not limited to coupling of antibody to beads, biotinylation of antibody for detection, testing of minipool and simplex reagents, batching and qualification of new lots of batched reagents, and troubleshooting problematic reagents.
• Conduct assigned experiments and assists in their designs.
• Follow regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform assay development/redevelopment, optimization, and validation.
• Analyze, interpret, and report results.
• Make clear, concise, and logical recommendations for further action.
• Help to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as expected.
• Serve as expert in area of specialization in relations with other scientific personnel.
• Pursue a personal development program aimed at improving scientific skills and knowledge to increase effectiveness.
• Work on assignments that are routine in nature.
• Support reagent manufacturing in a highly collaborative environment.

Skills:

• Reagent manufacturing.
• Antibody coupling.
• Biotinylation.
• Assay development.
• Optimization.
• Validation.
• Phlebotomy.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Word.
• Inventory management.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant scientific discipline.

Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer : Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.