BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Sr Scientist in San Jose, California

Job Description SummaryThe successful candidate will work closely with a team of product development scientists, cell biologists and bioinformatics scientists in the exciting and cutting edge field of single-cell multi-omics on the mRNA and protein level. She or he will design and perform experiments to optimize and validate protocols for single-cell sequencing. Success in this role requires a strong scientific background with molecular biology and genomics experience and ability to work in a fast-paced field.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design and perform hands-on experiments to develop, optimize, and validate new protocols for the BD Rhapsody™ platform with good documentation practice

  • Independently analyze and interpret single-cell genomics data and present data to cross-functional team members

  • Drive assay product development progress in collaboration with technology development scientists, bioinformatics scientists and transfer technology to operations

Required Skills:

  • Doctorate degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, or related field

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in molecular biology

  • Experience in next generation sequencing techniques from preparing libraries, sequencing on Illumina platforms, and analyzing data

  • Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, quick learner with ability to adapt to change

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Team-oriented

  • Highly motivated, responsible, independent self-starter and problem solver

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in product development process and documentation, ex. verification/validation plans, protocols, reports.

  • Experience in single-cell RNA-seq assays.

  • Experience in primary cell isolation, primary cell culture, antibody staining, and flow cytometry.

Primary Work LocationUSA CA - San Jose

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status