Associate Scientist - Pharma/Biotech

SRG; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, innovative biotechnology organization in California is hiring Associate Scientists focused on early-stage discovery and assay development. Ideal candidates will have strong bench skills, especially in mammalian cell culture, and must possess a Bachelor's plus 5 years or a Master's plus 2 years of research experience. Responsibilities include executing hands-on bench work and supporting various assays in a collaborative lab environment. This position requires full onsite presence in South San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Research Scientist in a biotech or pharma environment.
• Experience with adipocyte cell culture or complex cellular systems.
• Ability to conduct basic assays like RNA extraction and ELISAs.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on bench work for assay development and discovery studies.
• Run and support assays including Western blots and ELISAs.
• Maintain accurate bench documentation as per GLP standards.
• Support multiple projects and collaborate with scientists and experts.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular and cell-based techniques

Long-term system management

Large assay analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 5 years or Master's degree plus 2 years

Tools

RNA extraction

qPCR

ELISAs

Western blots

Job description

We are partnering with a growing, innovative biotechnology organization to hire several Associate Scientists to support early‑stage discovery and assay development programs. These roles are ideal for a hands‑on bench scientist who enjoys variety, fast execution, and working closely with senior scientists in a collaborative lab environment.

In this role you will

• Utilize strong, diverse bench skills with an emphasis on mammalian cell culture
• Work with multiple molecular and cell‑based techniques
• Comfortable with managing long‑term or challenging systems
• Provide expertise in large assay analysis with mammalian cells
• Cell staining or phenotypic assays
• Antibody‑based or biochemical assays
• Complex or multi‑step cell culture workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's plus 5 years or Master's plus 2 years as a Research Scientist
• Experience with adipocyte (immortalized, primary) cell culture OR experience with complex cellular systems (e.g., iPSC, organoids, co‑cultures)
• Basic assays (e.g., RNA extraction > qPCR, ELISAs, WBs)
• Worked in a small to mid‑size biotech or pharma environment REQUIRED
• Willingness to work fully onsite in South San Francisco

Preferred Experience

• Transfecting cells, especially siRNAs
• Experience with metabolic assays (e.g., Seahorse, mitochondrial assessments)
• Experience with immunofluorescence imaging

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hands‑on bench work supporting assay development and discovery studies
• Run and support assays including Western blots, ELISAs, HTRFs, qPCR.
• Maintain accurate bench documentation in accordance with GLP standards
• Support multiple projects simultaneously as priorities shift
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with scientists and technical experts

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Self‑starter mindset with strong execution skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, collaborative team
• Adaptable and open to learning new assays and techniques
• Enjoys variety and contributing across multiple projects
  

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