Associate Scientist

Planet Pharma; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a candidate in California to perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include NGS library prep, basic histology, and cell culture, with data interpretation and protocol development as part of a collaborative team.

The role involves following established protocols, data reporting, and potential supervision of staff, contributing to internal and external reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or Master's degree.
• Ability to perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision.
• Experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample and library preparation/QC for NGS sequencing.
• Perform basic histology (sectioning, staining, imaging) on tissue samples.
• Perform basic cell culture.
• Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks to obtain reproducible results.
• Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data.
• Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review.
• Communicates data and interpretation to work group.
• Engages coworkers in scientific discussions.
• May train staff and/or supervise others.

Skills

NGS sequencing

Histology techniques

Cell culture

Data analysis

Scientific reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience

Master's degree

Tools

RNA in-situ hybridization

Spatial transcriptomics

Single-cell transcriptomics

Job description

Target PR Range: 19-28/hr DOE

Job Details

Bachelors' degree & 2 YOE OR
Masters' degree

To perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision. With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data and/or Ensures that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform sample and library preparation/QC for NGS sequencing.
• Perform basic histology (sectioning, staining, imaging) on tissue samples.
• Perform basic cell culture.
• Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision
• Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data
• Effectively transfers experimental methods from literature to the lab and makes modifications as necessary
• Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review
• Engages coworkers in scientific discussions
• Communicates data and interpretation to work group
• Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data
• Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties
• Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents
• Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees
• May train staff and/or supervise others
• Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task
• Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgments;

Skills

• Experience with NGS library prep and sequencing.
• Experience with basic histological techniques and RNA in-situ hybridization.
• Experience with spatial and single-cell transcriptomics.
• degree in Biology, Biochemistry
• Experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment