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Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Scientist, Microbiology for a one-year contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries. **Workplace:** Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA **Position Title:** Senior Scientist, Microbiology **Position Type:** One-year contract **Pay rate:** $50-$57 / hour **Company:** Kelly® Science & Clinical **Overview and Responsibilities** The Senior Scientist, Microbiology is responsible for providing technical expertise and performing highly complex laboratory testing for a range of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. The Senior Scientist will write SOPs, revise, and implement procedures, and evaluate new diagnostic test procedures as necessary. This candidate will drive significant impact to building the microbiology core infrastructure and have exposure to molecular assay development. This position is part of the Research Development department and will be in Sunnyvale, California. + Work independently to design, plan, implement, and utilize advanced equipment, complex methods, and sophisticated software to detect, isolate, and identify microbial pathogens in a variety of clinical specimens. + Implement corrective actions, SOP revisions, creation, and maintenance of protocols, and reports in accordance with regulatory requirements. + Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures. **Qualifications** + Masters degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Virology, Microbiology, or a related field. + 6+ years of experience in microbiology and molecular biology laboratory work in hospital, academic, or industry job including experience in handling and identifying bacterial species. + Perform microbiological techniques, including culture, microscopy, and staining. Preferred + Experience working as a Virology subject matter expert is a plus. + Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute procedures and practices. + Affinity towards instrumentation, automation, robotics, or prototype equipment. **Why Join Us:** + Competitive compensation package and potential for permanent placement following the temporary period. + Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment. + Access to ongoing career development and networking opportunities through Kelly® Science & Clinical's expansive network of industry experts and recruiters. If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research. \#P1 As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical? Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. 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