Title: Associate Scientist Location: South San Francisco, CA Duration: 12 months (Possibility of extension)
Note:
100% onsite in South San Francisco, CA.
Flexible scheduling available (typical core hours around 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; earlier schedules such as 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 6:00 AM–3:00 PM acceptable).
Team focus is cell surface biology research.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on tissue culture experience within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or advanced academic laboratory setting, with demonstrated exposure to molecular biology techniques and flow cytometry workflows. Candidates with experience supporting high-throughput tissue culture systems, 96-well assay formats, RNA-based workflows, organoids, or next-generation sequencing support activities will be highly competitive. The hiring team is seeking an adaptable, technically strong laboratory professional with broad assay exposure, excellent bench skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, onsite research environment.
Responsibilities
Prepare key tissues and samples for transcriptomic and proteomic assays
Culture in vitro models including cell lines and organoids for discovery efforts
Prepare and implement molecular and biological tools for experimental studies
Contribute to profiling experiments, including transcriptomics, proteomics, imaging, and cytometry-based assays
Make actionable decisions as a technical expert
Collaborate closely with other team members on experimental design and execution
Present research findings at internal team meetings
Education Preferences
Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree candidates may still be considered if they possess strong hands-on laboratory experience and relevant industry exposure.
Basic Qualifications Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
Tissue culture
RNA/DNA molecular biology
Flow cytometry
Intake Notes: Technical Skills
Strong tissue culture experience required.
Molecular biology background required, including RNA/DNA handling.
Familiarity with 96-well plate-based assays preferred.
Demonstrated laboratory research experience required.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Tissue culture
RNA purification and processing
Flow cytometry
Possible Extension: Yes
Red Flags:
Must be US citizen or have approved work VISA
Interview Process:
1:1s with 3–4 team members
Preference for 2 interview rounds (video-based).
Possible panel/team interview format.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 25.47/hr.
