Associate Scientist #26-23022

Us Tech Solutions; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an early-career scientist for a 12-month contract, with a standard daytime schedule.

The role emphasizes mammalian cell culture, in vitro pharmacology, and plate-based assays, including dose–response data analysis, with most work performed at the bench.

Applicants from academic or industry research backgrounds with proven hands-on skills and independence are encouraged; in vivo experience is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences disciplines; experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment.
• Hands-on proficiency in cell culture and analytical techniques is essential.
• Ability to design, execute and interpret experiments with proper controls.

Responsibilities

• Follows established experimental design and protocols to generate reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision.
• Plans, conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data.
• Review literature to identify and effectively transfer experimental methods to the lab and make modifications as necessary.
• Develops and implements new protocols to address biological questions.
• Engages coworkers in scientific discussions and communicates data/interpretation to program teams.
• Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosures and/or patents.

Skills

in vitro pharmacology

molecular biology

mammalian cell cultures

Education

Degree in Biology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology or related

Tools

immunoblotting

immunocytochemistry

RT-qPCR

immunoprecipitation

ELISA

Job description

$26.00-$27.84 per hour

Thousand Oaks, CA

Contract

Duration: 12 months contract

Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard daytime/business hours, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Job Description:

• The ideal candidate is an early-career scientist with a relevant bachelor’s degree and solid hands-on research experience who is comfortable spending the majority of their time working at the bench.

• They will bring strong mammalian cell culture, in vitro pharmacology, and plate-based assay experience, including experience working with compounds and generating or evaluating dose-response data.

• The manager is open to candidates from either academic or industry research environments and places greater emphasis on demonstrated technical ability, hands-on experience, and independence than on a specific industry background.

• In vivo or small-animal experience would be beneficial but is not required.

• Bachelors' degree & 2 YOETo perform experiments, organize data and analyze results.

• With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data.

• Ensures contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.

Basic qualifications:

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences disciplines; experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment.

Preferred quantifications and skills:

• Hands-on experience with in vivo and in vitro pharmacology skills; capable to independently design, implement and analyze studies with proper controls and generate reproducible high quality data.

• Technical mastery of general molecular biology and cell-signaling analysis techniques including immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, RT-qPCR, immunoprecipitation, and ELISA.

Responsibilities include:

• Follows established experimental design and protocols to generate reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision.

• Plans, conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data.

• Review literature to identify and effectively transfers experimental methods to the lab and makes modifications as necessary.

• Develops and implements new protocols to address biological questions.

• Engages coworkers in scientific discussions and communicates data/interpretation to program teams.

• Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory techniques.

• Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties.

• Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents.

• Follow best practise in ELN entry, data recording, safety and compliances.

Must Have Skill Sets:

• in vitro pharmacology, molecular biology, mammalian cell cultures

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

"US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran"

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