Scientist II, Molecular Biology

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Scientist II, Molecular Biology will play a key role in supporting verification and validation activities for new instrument systems, consumables, and software used in protein and cell analysis workflows , including applications relevant to cell therapy, western blotting, and nucleic acid/protein quantification platforms . This role offers the opportunity to lead smaller V&V projects and take ownership of change-validation activities for existing products.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in system-level testing, workflow validation, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working closely with scientists, engineers, software teams, assay development, and quality partners, this individual will build strong technical expertise and V&V leadership skills while making meaningful contributions to product development programs.

What Will You Do?

• Execute V&V test plans, protocols, and experiments with guidance, ensuring high-quality and reliable results.
• Lead smaller or less complex V&V projects, including planning, execution, data review, and documentation.
• Take ownership of change-validation activities for existing instruments and workflows, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Support verification and validation activities for instrument systems, consumables, and software used in protein and cell analysis workflows.
• Collect, process, analyze, and interpret test data, and prepare clear, well-structured reports and summaries.
• Support troubleshooting of instrument, assay, and workflow issues, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and testing environments according to established procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, software, assay development, quality, and program teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of V&V practices, test methods, and laboratory workflows.

How Will You Get Here?

I. Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related life sciences with 4 years of relevant experience ; or Master’s degree in a related field with 2–3 years of relevant experience .
• Fresh PhD graduates are also welcome to apply.

II. Experience

• Strong hands-on laboratory experience in cell biology, molecular biology, protein analysis, or related workflow-based testing .
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as sample preparation, assay setup, workflow execution, and performance evaluation.
• Experience supporting or executing testing related to instrument systems, consumables, and integrated workflows is preferred.
• Familiarity with protein and cell analysis applications, including areas such as cell therapy workflows, western blotting, nucleic acid quantification, or other similar analytical platforms , is an advantage.
• Experience with data analysis, trending, and visualization using Excel or similar tools .
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and documentation standards.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams is preferred.

III. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to independently execute less complex V&V projects and take ownership of change-validation activities.
• Strong laboratory execution, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of V&V principles, system-level testing, and workflow validation.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrument and workflow issues in a structured and systematic manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and develop technical depth and leadership skills in V&V.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.