Associate Scientist - Biochemical/Cell

JobDiva, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. seeks an Associate Scientist to perform routine biochemical and cell-based assays in a 12-month contract, onsite in South San Francisco, CA.

The role focuses on following established protocols, maintaining records, troubleshooting issues, and communicating results to the project team. Requirements include 2+ years of relevant lab experience, cell culture, assay execution, and data analysis, with preferred HTS instrument familiarity (Echo, Multidrop) and data tools like GraphPad

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, or related field (required).
• Master's with 5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's with 10 years (preferred).
• Experience with cell culture and assay execution is expected.

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

Assays

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/biochemistry

Master's degree with 5+ years or Bachelor's with 10+ years

Tools

Echo

Multidrop

GraphPad Prism

Gene Data Screener

Job description

Associate Scientist - Biochemical/Cell

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $25.00–$28.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

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.

Required Skills

• Experience with cell culture
• Experience running assays
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience following experimental protocols and documenting laboratory work.

Preferred Skills

• 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 Gene Data Screener.
• Experience with biochemical and cell-based assay execution, data analysis, or troubleshooting.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience (preferred).

Required Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Job Number: 26-15625

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