Weekend Lab Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Description:

• Will contribute and support SkinMedica product development and skin biology science investigation by work within R&D department in the Biological Research group laboratory.

• Conduct testing new component function and formulations and perform cellular and/or molecular biological assessments.

• Requires ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments, such as performing cellular and molecular biology techniques, included but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA.

• Responsible for cell culturing 2D monolayer cells, 3D skin model and ex vivo samples.

• Responsible for isolating mRNA and/or proteins from cell culture samples and excised skin tissues.

• Responsibility for analyzing using molecular and/or cell biology techniques such as qPCR, western blotting and/or ELISA

• Responsible for timely documentation of laboratory work.

• Establish experimental protocols and validating new assays under supervision.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of three years of experience in a related field at academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting (No PhD candidates)

• Creativity, attention to detail, strong communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully conduct projects under general supervision and as part of a team-based environment is crucial.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to organize the sequencing and timing of work assigned.

• Computer proficiency with common PC software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Must have experience and knowledge with cellular and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA.

• Must have ability to follows oral and complex written instructions.

• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the group.

• Familiar and experience with writing SOPs.

• Experience and knowledge of 2D cell culturing (preferred with skin derived cells such as keratinocyte, fibroblast, and melanocyte) as well as 3D/organoid cell culture model is preferred.

• Histological assessment experience (IF , IHC) is plus.

• Knowledge of skin biology, developmental biology, stem cell, extracellular matrix is plus.

• Cell culture experience (any cell)

• RNA isolation, gene expression analysis.

• Protein expression analysis.

• Computer proficiency with common PC software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to follows oral and complex written instructions.

• Also need strong communication skills with ability to successfully conduct projects as part of a team-based environment.

• Have worked in academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting as lab technician/lab assistant.

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.