Scientist - Molecular BiologyEverett, WA, USAReq #3911Thursday, October 12, 2023Altasciences Preclinical is seeking a Scientist I/II for our Molecular Biology group in the Laboratory Sciences Department located in Everett, WA. The Scientist will be responsible for the oversight of molecular biology studies from assay development and optimization to validation and sample analysis.The Scientist will be the primary contact to the client for all scientific discussions pertaining to all study phases. The Scientist will review all data generated and communicate results to clients in regular meetings and writes final reports.About the RoleAltasciences Preclinical is seeking a Scientist I/II for our Molecular Biology group in the Laboratory Sciences Department located in Everett, WA. The Scientist will be responsible for the oversight of molecular biology studies from assay development and optimization to validation and sample analysis.The Scientist will be the primary contact to the client for all scientific discussions pertaining to all study phases. The Scientist will review all data generated and communicate results to clients in regular meetings and writes final reports.For this position we are seeking a Scientist with technical and scientific expertise in molecular biology (qPCR, ddPCR) for method development, validation/qualification and execution of analytical projects in support of preclinical /clinical studies.What You'll Do HereThe Scientist will be assigned by management as Contributing Scientist/ Principal Investigator and is the first point of contact for project managers and clients for laboratory services;Manage and conduct method development, qualification, validation and production studies for clinical and non-clinical studies in compliance with the protocol/study plan, amendments, GCP, GLPs, SOPs and Best Practices;Support and mentor analysts, troubleshoot and resolves issues with methods under their responsibility or technical issues in the laboratory when scientific expertise is needed;The Scientist is also encouraged to introduce new technologies when required or recommend improvements to existing technologies as needed;Provide a report and/or reporting of results, within study timelines and ensure any deviations/exception events are reflected as appropriate and assure that all analysis conducted is reported and is accurate;May be required to review and provide comments and recommendations, as needed to the bioanalytical portions of preclinical and clinical protocols, study plans, laboratory manuals, Data Transfer Agreements, and/or other document, as needed;Write, review and update method/SOP as needed;Participate and present data in meetings with clients, conferences and scientific outreach;Conduct applicable work in compliance with applicable SOPs, GCPs, GLPs, and observe all company guidelines and policies;The Scientist will respect Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratorymaintenance, and work procedures.What You'll Need To SucceedEducation: BS, MS, or PhD in biological, pharmaceutical science or related fieldBS with 3 years or MS with 1 year of experience or PhD, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in performing laboratory-based assays related to immunology, molecular biology, and/or cell biology/biochemistry/chemistry.What We OfferThe pay range estimated for this position is $74,0000 to $98,000 per year. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.BenefitsAltasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.Altasciences' Be