Job Title: Associate Scientist
Location: 100% onsite Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension)
  
Location:
Candidate Preference: Local candidates preferred
Hours: Standard business hours, approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Lead Discovery & Targeted Protein Degradation, BioAssay is seeking a Contract/Temp worker to develop and execute biochemical and cell-based assays for pipeline projects at the ATO site. In addition, this Contract/Temp staff will also help with an increasing demand for routine cell culture to support the expansion, aliquoting, cryobanking, QC of cell lines, and general lab support activities such as ordering/stocking reagents and consumables.
 
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
1. Strong hands-on lab skills & discipline

• Mammalian cell culture experience
• Comfortable running established assays
• Follow SOPs accurately and consistently

2. Dependable execution & communication

• Hard-working, reliable, and organized
• Communicates progress and issues clearly
• Comfortable asking questions when unsure

3. Positive scientific mindset & team fit

• Genuine scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
• Respectful, and collaborative
• Works well in a structured environment and supports team goals

Daily activity will vary day-to-day but in scope activities include:  

1. Develop biochemical, cell-based assays under supervision.
2. Routine execution of MedChem Work Bench (MCWB) biochemical and cell-based assays such as protein binding and displacement, protein degradation, reporter assays, cell viability assays, cytokine secretion assays, etc.
3. Analyze data in Genedata Screener and report the data to the Assay Data Warehouse
4. Document the experiments in Electronic Notebook.
5. Update project teams with assay results.
6. Order, prepare, and/or maintain reagents and consumables needed to perform MCWB assays.
7. Maintain cell lines to support genome editing, assay development and assay deliveries.

 
An ideal candidate should be a highly motivated quick learner with strong backgrounds in molecular & cellular biology and biochemistry.  We prefer candidates who can follow protocols with attention to detail, handle repetitive work and deliver high quality data on time.

MS or Bachelor in life science.

Red Flags:
1. Doesn’t follow SOPs / wants to “do it their way”

• Ignore established protocols
• Resist structure or instructions

2. Poor communication habits

• Doesn’t give timely updates
• Avoids asking clarifying questions
• Keeps things siloed

3. Difficult personality / ego issues

• Defensive when given feedback
• Territorial or “my data/my projects” attitude
• Not respectful or positive in team interactions

Interview Process:

• Initial screen in person at the Thousand Oak Headquarter.
• If selected, the formal interview will be meeting the team in person, 5-7 team members and total 3-4hrs.
• I am available to conduct interview immediately.

 
 
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: $ 24.23/hr.