Scientist II

South San Francisco, CA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
On-site
$65 - $66/hr
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Skills

  • 3 to 5 years experience with a Degree in Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology or Genetics
  • Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture techniques
  • Ability to generate high quality data
  • Prior experience with primary T cells and iPSCs
  • Expertise in one of the following: DNA/RNA/Protein extraction and quantification
  • molecular cloning
  • PCR
  • RT-PCR
  • ddPCR assay design and screening
  • FACS
  • transfection
  • CRISPR genome editing
  • siRNA/shRNA
  • SDS-PAGE
  • immunoblotting
  • cell-based assays
  • NGS
  • and viral vector development/use.

Summary

Only local San Francisco Bay Area candidates!

Direct W2 contractors only! No 3rd party agencies!

Contract duration: 12 months

Start date: July 20th, 2026, 100 % onsite

Description

Schedule: M-F 9am-5pm
1 year contract w/ a possible extension
Interviews: 1. phone screen 2. in person panel

Job Description:
The Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE) Hub in the Cell Therapy department at client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic candidate for a full-time lab-based Scientist II contractor position. The ACE Hub is an interdisciplinary team with a mission to accelerate drug discovery in gRED through the development, application, and enablement of genome engineering and synthetic biology technologies.

The successful candidate will support the needs of the ACE Hub, particularly in the engineering and profiling of cells for cell therapy development and disease modeling used across client. They will be expected to work independently and make technical contributions within a dynamic, fast-paced and highly collaborative research environment. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:
Generate engineered cells(including cancer cell lines, iPSCs, and primary cells) using stable integration (both lentivirus and piggybac) and CRISPR gene editing
Transfection/ gene editing optimization
Troubleshoot cell engineering protocols
Characterize engineered cells using genomics and molecular assays
Maintain and quality check cell lines in culture

Who You Are (Requirements):
A self-motivated candidate with a (BS/ MS) + 5 years industry experience, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline.
Qualified candidates must have demonstrable strong mammalian cell culture techniques and ability to generate high-quality data.
Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will be required to analyze and present data at team meetings.
The candidate should be team-oriented, highly organized both operationally and in silico, with the ability to multi-task across a diverse array of projects, and eager to learn new skills.

Desired experience:


Prior experience with primary T cells and iPSCs.
Prior expertise in some or all of the following: DNA/RNA/Protein extraction and quantification, molecular cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR assay design and screening, FACS, transfection, CRISPR genome editing, siRNA/shRNA, SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, cell-based assays, NGS, and viral vector development/use.
Experience with sequence/data analysis platforms such as Benchling, Snapgene, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism etc. are desirable

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  • Dice Id: atstaff
  • Position Id: 1079
  • Posted 7 hours ago

Company Info

About Advanced Software Talent

Since 1979, Advanced Software Talent has developed programs that are specifically designed to find and deliver world-class talent to technology-driven companies. With three decades of trendsetting work in our back pocket, we have earned a reputation for honesty, quality, and integrity.

Advanced focuses on one thing: delivering senior level advanced skill Information Technology and Engineering competencies to the business and hi-tech community with a focus on providing the right talent for each and every project.

Advanced specializes in supplying Project Management, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, Application Architecture, Enterprise Application, Software Engineer, Product Development and Database Management consultants.

Partnerships:
Advanced is a founding member of Techserve.

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