qc chemist (lab analytical assistant ).

job summary: Summary: We are seeking for an experienced and motivated candidate to join our sample management team. The individual will be responsible for maintaining high level of integrity for the biologics research samples (proteins and cell lines), including but not limited to sample check-in, fulfilling requests, maintenance, and proper handling of samples. This candidate will be working closely with the supervisor and staff members. This role requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to a valid medical or religious accommodation.   location: South San Francisco, California job type: Contract salary: $32.00 - 34.65 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Receive and check-in incoming biological sample shipments; distribute the samples and cell lines to the requesters as needed or store in onsite inventoryMaintain inventory for biological samples in LIMS database and/or spreadsheetsFulfill dispersal requests in a timely mannerUtilize sterile techniques to handle samples during re-aliquoting and vial labeling/transferThaw, expand, bank cell lines (BSL-1, BSL-2) and quality control of cell line banksSubmit and send out cell line samples for testing for Discovery departmentsMaintain traceability of all biological materials and associated data setsPerform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and replenish consumablesReport lab and inventory issues to supervisor or appropriate party  qualifications: Bachelor's (BS) degree or Master's (MS) degree in Biological Sciences with at least 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting, either in an academia or industryGood aseptic technique / sterility techniqueStrong multi-tasking abilities to work in a fast-paced, customer focused, dynamic team environmentExperience in working with automated storage systems and operating/programming various liquid handlers to facilitate sample processing is preferredExperience with inventory/request database systems for biological sample management is highly desirableCompetent oral and written communication skillsSelf-motivated, deadline conscious, high degree of organization skill and attention to details; able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstancesAbility to work in research labs and process biological samples is a strong plus  skills: GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.

job summary: A high throughput CLIA-certified COVID-19 testing laboratory has an immediate need for a Clinical Lab Scientist. The Clinical Lab Scientist will be responsible for the performance of a novel clinical test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 in a high complexity CLIA-certified laboratory. Working with other laboratory professionals, your work will have a direct impact on people's lives through much needed public health infrastructure. The testing facility, based in CA, processes samples from hospitals and public health authority testing efforts, with a near-term goal of performing 10,000 tests per day. The testing platform connects supply to demand through an integrated software platform for public health agencies to manage risk screening, test ordering, results delivery, case management, contact tracing, and public health agency case reporting. Our company is also establishing scientific collaborations with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Weill Cornell Medicine to develop and openly share technology. The goal of the collaborations is to directly increase testing capacity, introduce new testing technologies, and share protocols that can help labs across the U.S. scale testing capacity more rapidly. Schedule/Shift: 2nd shift, Tues.-Sat. 2pm-10pm   location: Burlingame, California job type: Contract salary: $55 - 57 per hour work hours: 3 to 11 education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Perform analytical processing of specimensPerform established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks, maintenance and calibrations), maintain appropriate documentation and report non-conformancesPrepare and maintain accurate laboratory recordsTroubleshoot instruments and resolve technical problems whenever possible, document corrective action, and report problems to the supervisorAssist in instructing laboratory personnel in the principles and techniques of diagnostic tests and examinationsFlexibility with working hours as business needs dictateStay current and in command of critical issues and changesPerform other duties as assigned  qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BS) in a relevant, scientific fieldTraining in clinical laboratory science as a generalist or limited license2+ years of experience as a licensed Clinical Laboratory ScientistExperience with Microsoft and Google SuiteExcellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of safe handling of biohazardous specimens and chemical reagentsValid CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist license / certification in one of or all of the following areas: 1) Generalist license 2) Limited license Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience working with automation and liquid handlers preferredExperience working in a high-throughput environment preferred This position requires sustained work in a laboratory that will be receiving biological specimens that may include viruses for infectious diseases, including the COVID-19 virus.   skills: Sample Preparation, Sample Testing Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.