Scientist
Spectraforce
South San Francisco, California
11 days ago
Job Description
Scientist
12 months (potential extension)
South San Francisco, CA, 94080
100% onsite Lab-based South San Francisco. No relocation
Working Hours: Standard 8 AM – 5 PM; flexibility based on experimental needs
The ideal candidate: will hold a PhD with at least 2 years of relevant hands-on research experience or a Master’s degree with 2–4 years of post-graduate industry or academic lab experience. They must be proficient in cell-based assays and pathway-dependent assays, with additional experience in ex vivo, in vitro, and molecular biology techniques. Candidates with immunology or biochemical assay backgrounds are strongly preferred. Strong data presentation skills, scientific rigor, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced lab environment are essential.
Position Summary:
The Scientist role is in the inflammation Research group to support ""effort in understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune/inflammation diseases, identifying novel targets and in advancing ""autoimmune/inflammation disease programs.
This role entails design, planning, execution and interpretation of cellular assays, ex vivo assays, molecular profiling/screening, proteomics as well as single cell RNA sequencing studies through internal or external resources to support autoimmune/inflammation programs. A strong background in autoimmune, Inflammation and/or rare diseases is highly desirable. The candidate will support multiple discovery/ development programs and participate in the evaluation of new targets and molecules.
The candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, innovative, a team player, and must be able to work independently at the bench.
Position Requirements
• Support autoimmune/inflammation disease drug discovery programs
• Support early drug discovery programs using cellular pharmacology and assay development expertise
• Independently design, develop and execute complex cellular assays, for mechanistic characterization of diverse target and pathways
• Generate and analyze experimental data; troubleshoot efficiently, prepare written reports and impactful presentations
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
• Present scientific data in internal and external meetings
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Establish new assays and test hypothesis
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
• Ph.D. or Master’s with 2 plus years of industry experience
• Expertise in primary cell culture and relevant techniques
• Expertise in mammalian cell biology techniques, cellular functional assays, ex-vivo assays, flow cytometry as well as various transfection and transduction techniques
Expertise in protein interaction techniques
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, cloning, Western blotting and ELISA
• Ability to perform lab work independently
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Strong publication record preferred
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: $40.00/hr.
12 months (potential extension)
South San Francisco, CA, 94080
100% onsite Lab-based South San Francisco. No relocation
Working Hours: Standard 8 AM – 5 PM; flexibility based on experimental needs
The ideal candidate: will hold a PhD with at least 2 years of relevant hands-on research experience or a Master’s degree with 2–4 years of post-graduate industry or academic lab experience. They must be proficient in cell-based assays and pathway-dependent assays, with additional experience in ex vivo, in vitro, and molecular biology techniques. Candidates with immunology or biochemical assay backgrounds are strongly preferred. Strong data presentation skills, scientific rigor, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced lab environment are essential.
Position Summary:
The Scientist role is in the inflammation Research group to support ""effort in understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune/inflammation diseases, identifying novel targets and in advancing ""autoimmune/inflammation disease programs.
This role entails design, planning, execution and interpretation of cellular assays, ex vivo assays, molecular profiling/screening, proteomics as well as single cell RNA sequencing studies through internal or external resources to support autoimmune/inflammation programs. A strong background in autoimmune, Inflammation and/or rare diseases is highly desirable. The candidate will support multiple discovery/ development programs and participate in the evaluation of new targets and molecules.
The candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, innovative, a team player, and must be able to work independently at the bench.
Position Requirements
• Support autoimmune/inflammation disease drug discovery programs
• Support early drug discovery programs using cellular pharmacology and assay development expertise
• Independently design, develop and execute complex cellular assays, for mechanistic characterization of diverse target and pathways
• Generate and analyze experimental data; troubleshoot efficiently, prepare written reports and impactful presentations
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
• Present scientific data in internal and external meetings
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Establish new assays and test hypothesis
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
• Ph.D. or Master’s with 2 plus years of industry experience
• Expertise in primary cell culture and relevant techniques
• Expertise in mammalian cell biology techniques, cellular functional assays, ex-vivo assays, flow cytometry as well as various transfection and transduction techniques
Expertise in protein interaction techniques
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, cloning, Western blotting and ELISA
• Ability to perform lab work independently
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Strong publication record preferred
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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: $40.00/hr.