Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of therapeutics drug discovery with a leading, global pioneer in biotechnology located in South San Francisco, CA.
Immediate opportunity for a an Associate Scientist to drive critical advances in inflammation and rare-disease biomarker programs. This role is central to accelerating therapeutic innovation and bringing life-changing treatments to patients.
Schedule/Shift: 1st shift, Mon.-Fri., 8:00am-5:00pm
location: South San Francisco, California
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 36.05 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and independently troubleshoot complex biomarker assays (MSD, ELISA, AlphaLISA, qPCR, etc.) across preclinical and potentially clinical programs, with a commitment to rigorous experimental execution and generating figure-quality data.
- Perform precise sample analyses across rodent, NHP, and human tissues/plasma, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accurate documentation in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional research and development teams to translate robust wet-lab findings into long-term strategic drug development decisions, ensuring scientific rigor and patient benefit.
qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field with 2+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, or exceptional academic research experience with equivalent wet-lab expertise.
- Deep domain expertise in quantitative protein assays (MSD, ELISA, AlphaLISA, etc.) and mammalian cell culture.
- Proven capacity to demonstrate real experimental ownership by independently executing experiments with minimal supervision, and excel in a dependable, highly organized work structure focused on long-term impact.
- Demonstrated record of productivity (e.g., contributions to papers, posters, or critical decision-making data).
- Proficiency with qPCR, western blot, flow cytometry, cell culture, and RNA/protein extraction.
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skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biology, Flow Cytometry, Mammalian Cell Culture, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Western Blot
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
