Associate Scientist

Collabera; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Collabera is seeking an Associate Scientist for an onsite role in South San Francisco, CA. You will perform routine biochemical and cell-based assays, maintain records, troubleshoot instrumentation, and communicate results to the team to support project milestones.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and 2+ years of lab experience, with preferred candidates holding a master's degree and experience with high-throughput instruments and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience following experimental protocols and documenting laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine biochemical and cell-based assays according to established protocols.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and assay materials; operate high-throughput laboratory equipment and assay instruments.
• Record, organize, and review experimental data, and communicate results and observations to the team.
• Analyze assay data and contribute to summaries, presentations, and reports.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine experimental or equipment issues, seeking guidance when needed.
• Follow laboratory procedures for safety, documentation, and data quality.
• Coordinate day-to-day assay materials and activities to support timely execution.

Skills

Cell culture

Assay execution

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Master's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Echo liquid dispenser

Multidrop dispenser

GraphPad Prism

Genedata Screener

Job description

Position Details:

• Client Industry: Pharmaceutical/Medical Device/Biotechnology
• Title: Associate Scientist
• Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Fully onsite)
• Duration: 12 Months ++ possibility of extension based on performance and business needs
• Shift: USA Standard Business Hours Shift
• Pay Rate: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets:

• Experience with cell culture
• Experience running assays
• Experience with data analysis

Job Details:

The Associate Scientist will perform routine biochemical and cell-based assays to generate reliable, reproducible data. This person will follow established protocols, maintain clear experimental records, help troubleshoot assay or equipment issues, and communicate results to the project team.

Key responsibilities

• Execute routine biochemical and cell-based assays according to established protocols.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and assay materials; operate high-throughput laboratory equipment and assay instruments.
• Record, organize, and review experimental data, and communicate results and observations to the team.
• Analyze assay data and contribute to summaries, presentations, and reports.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine experimental or equipment issues, seeking guidance when needed.
• Follow laboratory procedures for safety, documentation, and data quality.
• Coordinate day-to-day assay materials and activities to support timely execution.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience following experimental protocols and documenting laboratory work.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Industry experience in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.
• Experience with high-throughput laboratory instruments, such as Echo liquid dispensers and Multidrop dispensers.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as GraphPad Prism and Genedata Screener.
• Experience with biochemical and cell-based assay execution, data analysis, or troubleshooting.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Interview Process:

• Video call interviews and then select top candidates for in-person interviews. Available to start interviewing immediately.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - These all are subject to applicable eligibility).