Biochemist jobs in Washington

WHO WE ARE: 

Beyondsoft Technology, Inc. is a leading technical solutions and consulting partner. We combine emerging technologies and proven methodologies to tailor elegant solutions that solve complex challenges and empower our customers to accelerate their business goals. For the past 25 years we have been providing a broad range of high-quality IT services, including staff augmentation, business process outsourcing, custom software solutions, test automation, digital enablement, and other software engineering and digital transformation services.  

 WHAT WE’RE ABOUT: 

We believe that collaboration, transparency, and accountability are the values that guide our business, our delivery, and our brand. Everyone has something to bring to the table, and we believe in working together with our peers and clients to leverage the best of one another in everything we do. When we proactively collaborate, business decisions become easier, innovation is greater, and outcomes are better.  

Our ability to achieve our mission and live out our values depends upon a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. So, we strive to foster a workplace where people have the respect, support, and voice they deserve, where innovative ideas flourish, and where people can unleash their brilliance. For more information regarding DEI at Beyondsoft, please go to https://www.beyondsoft.com/diversity/. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

We are currently hiring a Lab Biochemist to support our global software client onsite in Vancouver, WA. This role is scientific in nature and the ideal candidate would benefit from experience in an ever-evolving R&D team culture. This is a long-term position with day shift available working at the client-site with a Monday through Friday work week. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

• Performs routine molecular biology laboratory procedures. 
• Operation of lab equipment in complex workflows to generate reliable data. 
• Execution of detailed lab protocols and standard operating procedures. 
• Detailed documentation of experimental methods and results. 
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment - scientists, engineers, regulators. 
• Record keeping for compliance in lab operations. 
• Use of electronic lab journal software and communication tools. 
• Meeting deadlines for compliance processes and delivery of experimental results. 
• Conduct thoughtful discussions on experimental procedures and observation of results. 

• Flexibility in assignment to accommodate fluctuation in lab staff availability and workload. 
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and clean laboratory environment. 
• Training and operating under a Quality Management System. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• The ability to operate advanced instruments in a routine fashion, perform maintenance and troubleshooting is required.  
• Must have the ability to modify equipment controls and test scripts to execute on experimental instruction. 
• Must have the capabilities of adaptive learning to operate prototype tools and products in a developmental setting. 
• Strong attention to detail is necessary. 
• Must possess an understanding of scientific methodology and Good Laboratory Practices 
• Must possess a scientific background to understand experimental rationale. 
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to do literature searches to answer important scientific questions is required. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required with the ability to effectively communicate with varied levels of employees and interdisciplinary partners. 
• At minimum, proficient to advanced user knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products like Word, Excel, Access, and SharePoint with comfortability navigating and viewing web pages. 
• Experience with multi-modal communications - direct message, team chat, video conferencing, email is required.  
• Must possess technical knowledge and experience with Good Laboratory Practices and safety rules. 
• 4-year Technical/College diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Molecular Biology is preferred.  
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience at a technician level in a Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biotech environment. Experience requirements can be waived/reduced depending on education qualifications, skillset, industry standard certifications or other related industry work experience. 
• Work or educational experience with biochemistry, molecular biology and/or DNA amplification techniques is required. 
• Prior work experience in a regulated industry is preferred. 

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER: 

Because we know how important our people are to the success of our clients, it’s a priority to make sure we stay committed to our employees and making Beyondsoft a great place to work. We take pride in offering competitive compensation and benefits along with a company culture that embodies continuous learning, growth, and training with a dedicated focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.  

• A competitive pay of $22-24/hr. dependent on relative experience. 
• 15 days per year of Paid Time Off (PTO). 
• 9 paid holidays per year (which includes 1 personal floating holiday).  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.  
• Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following company-sponsored benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan (EAP), and basic life and AD&D insurance.  
• Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following voluntary employee-funded benefits: Health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, commuter benefits, voluntary accident & critical injury coverage, voluntary long-term care coverage, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance. 

Beyondsoft provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and the full employee lifecycle up through and including termination.