Life Sciences BioEducation Scientist

Are you passionate about science and inspired by the opportunity to help shape the next generation of innovators? Join a collaborative R&D team dedicated to developing engaging biotechnology and life science products for high school and college students. This part-time temporary opportunity offers hands-on involvement in cutting-edge product development while contributing to educational tools that make science accessible, exciting, and impactful.

Location: Hercules, CA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $66.30/hour

Employment Type: Temporary (12-Month Assignment)

Schedule: Part-Time, 26-30 hours per week; Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday, flexible based on business needs

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in supporting new product development and sustaining initiatives that help bring innovative science education products to market. The position contributes directly to the successful advancement of key research projects and ensures the continued support of products used by students and educators nationwide.

What You'll Do

• Design, plan, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments that support product development initiatives

• Analyze experimental data and identify solutions to technical challenges

• Document laboratory work, methodologies, and results in lab notebooks with accuracy and attention to detail

• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing teams to share project updates, discuss findings, and recommend next steps

• Support the development and launch of educational biotechnology products and reagent kits

• Maintain and sustain existing product lines through scientific investigation and problem-solving

• Apply creative and innovative thinking to overcome technical obstacles and improve processes

What We're Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume

• Master’s degree or PhD in a Life Science discipline such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or Molecular Biology

• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including DNA extraction, PCR, DNA and protein electrophoresis, plasmid cloning, and sequence analysis

• Experience with microbiology techniques, including bacterial culturing and sterile laboratory practices

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to meet compliance requirements

What's In it For You

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative science education products used in classrooms nationwide

• Flexible part-time schedule that supports work-life balance

• Exposure to new product development and sustaining projects within a collaborative R&D environment

• Hands-on laboratory experience utilizing advanced molecular biology and microbiology techniques

• Competitive hourly pay rate

• Opportunity to work with a team passionate about inspiring future scientists

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.