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About the Role
We're seeking a motivated Scientist II to join a cross-functional scientific team supporting biospecimen acquisition and biological material management. This is a hands-on, lab-based position focused on ensuring high-quality biological materials are available to support the development and launch of diagnostic products.
This role is part of a centralized service team that provides expert support in acquiring, characterizing, and handling human specimens, microbial strains, mammalian cell lines, and custom-built panels for clinical research.
What You’ll Do
As a Scientist II, you’ll take ownership of lab-based responsibilities that ensure timely and accurate delivery of biological materials. Your day-to-day work will directly impact project teams by providing essential resources for product development.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently carry out laboratory procedures involving human cell lines, microorganisms, and other biological materials.
Use standard microbiology techniques to culture and maintain diverse bacterial isolates under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Optimize microbial growth and ensure banking and sample delivery to clients meet quality standards.
Apply scientific knowledge to troubleshoot and suggest improvements to existing protocols.
Lead or contribute to projects, plan your own work, and deliver on key milestones with minimal supervision.
Analyze results, summarize findings, and communicate outcomes through reports and presentations.
Maintain accurate electronic records in validated systems and follow documentation standards.
Adhere to internal safety protocols and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, ISO, QSR).
Participate in lab maintenance and uphold safety and compliance standards.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cellular Biology, or related field with 4+ years of lab experience, or
Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant lab experience.
Hands-on experience with aseptic techniques, bacterial or cell culture, and microbial enumeration (e.g., MPN).
Comfortable working under BSL-2 conditions with infectious materials and human-derived specimens (e.g., blood, stool, serum).
Able to manually handle samples—plating, pipetting, labeling, and vialing—on a routine basis.
Strong understanding of good laboratory, data, and documentation practices.
Proven ability to work both independently and within collaborative, fast-paced team settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience culturing bacteria in anaerobic chambers.
Familiarity with MALDI-TOF identification and microbial taxonomy.
Exposure to LIMS systems and electronic lab notebooks (eLN).
Knowledge of ddPCR and project management best practices.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Client-facing or cross-functional collaboration experience is a plus.
Why Join
If you’re passionate about lab work, problem-solving, and working with a mission-driven team supporting diagnostic innovation, this contract role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement. You’ll be surrounded by professionals who share a commitment to scientific rigor, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
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