Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Associate Scientist - Onsite for a position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in South San Francisco, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role focuses on cell surface biology research within a highly collaborative, onsite laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will leverage strong hands-on tissue culture experience to prepare key tissues and samples for transcriptomic and proteomic assays. This position involves utilizing molecular biology techniques and flow cytometry workflows to support discovery efforts.
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
Requirements: - 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
- Strong hands-on tissue culture experience within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or advanced academic laboratory setting
- Molecular biology background, including RNA/DNA handling
- Flow cytometry experience
- Demonstrated laboratory research experience
- Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
Desired skills: - Experience supporting high-throughput tissue culture environments
- Familiarity with 96-well plate-based assays
- Experience with RNA-based workflows, organoids, or next-generation sequencing support activities
Pay range: $27.29- $30.32 per hour
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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