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Actalent Principal Scientist in San Diego, California

Description:

Work with R&D, Sales and Marketing to commercialize and promote (through brochure, web, technical and seminar content) new products and applications relevant to the scientific community. • Supports critical customer sites by applying his/her expertise in with multi-color flow applications; demonstrates a strong solid understanding of Cell Analysis systems (instruments, software, consumables) to provide product demonstrations, troubleshooting, assay/workflow design and other technical consultations as needed. • Provides voice of the customer information source for Marketing, Product Development, Business Development and other departments. Participates as a member of product strategy teams as assigned. • Analyze and disseminate experimental results across internal teams representing diverse scientific backgrounds. • Work with the field applications and sales team to track, evaluate and develop application opportunities arising from interactions with customers • Work creatively and flexibly within the team to support various external collaborations and commercial activities, including training sessions, presentations, in-house demos, and user material generation. • Manage collaborative relationships with vendors and customers for generation of application notes • Contribute regularly to the growing database of technical information and reviews this information. • Monitor industry trends to ensure that relevant new technologies can be assessed and evaluated • Proactively contributes to and possesses a high level of understanding of product requirements, industry needs, and patent applications. • Understands major competitors’ platforms and stays scientifically current and engaged in fast- moving fields in which our business participates and deeply understand customer needs. • Trains field-based and in-house applications scientists as assigned. Provides technical support at tradeshows, user’s meetings, workshops, and other special Cell Analysis venues as appropriate. Acts as a technical resource for internal associates. Ensures technical knowledge transfer between all customer facing teams • Develop applications with deep understanding of the workflow and customers’ view/ experience in mind. • Communicate experimental results to internal stakeholders in the form of reports, weekly presentations, application/technical notes • Test and revise quality assurance SOPs and risk assessments on equipment utilized for qualification and/or validation activities. • Troubleshoot and optimize components related to NanoCellect cell sorters • Create, improve and develop SOPs with consistency and clarity • Lead research project independently and creatively to meet company goals and milestones 11/7/22 2 • Design, execute, validate and optimize experimental plans relevant to internal product development processes. • Run, maintain, and troubleshoot prototypes over various product development cycles • Coordinate and communicate with multiple groups for scheduling and execution of experiments. • Maintain a safe lab environment • Perform routine laboratory maintenance activities. Support regularly scheduled lab cleanouts and/or implementation of lab organization system (e.g. 5S, Kanban, etc.). • May perform miscellaneous lab-related and admin tasks. Works with team members to complete standard tasks and engages with team to support strategic lab space improvements using good communication skills and initiative. • Operate and maintain lab instruments • Perform cell and tissue culture protocols • Follow good laboratory practices, including upkeep of accurate laboratory notebooks and adherence to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work • Serves as mentor for junior scientists and research associates. May have direct reports. • Lead by example, offer scientific coaching and mentoring to other staff members (training and scientific support for ongoing projects).

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Ph.D degree in the life sciences with 10+ years of related experience, or BS/MS in related fields with 15+ years of experience • Hands-on experience with complex bioanalytical instrument setup and troubleshooting; demonstrated ability to identify technical issues, investigate, and propose effective resolutions. • 15+ years of hands-on laboratory experience with flow cytometry, FACS, hands-on analysis of data from complex systems cell analysis is required. Expertise in effective management of lab personnel for safety and efficient lab operations.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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