Onsite Imaging Scientist - Cell Culture & Image Analysis

AGW

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 58,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) seeks a Scientist for an onsite, 12+ month contract in South San Francisco, CA. The role supports an R&D imaging and analysis team applying mammalian cell culture and cellular assays to therapeutic projects.

The candidate will perform fluorescence imaging, develop image-based assays, and implement quantitative analysis workflows using Fiji/ImageJ, Imaris, and related software. A strong background in cell biology and collaboration with cross-functional teams is

Qualifications

Doctorate degree or equivalent research experience in cell biology, immunology, or related field.
Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays.
Experience with fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
Immunofluorescence staining, live-cell imaging, or related sample-prep techniques.
Ability to troubleshoot cell-based assays and experimental workflows.
Familiarity with high-content imaging platforms (e.g., Opera Phenix) and automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare cells for imaging experiments.
Develop and optimize image-based cellular assays, including co-culture systems.
Perform fluorescence microscopy and automated imaging experiments.
Support imaging studies across R&D collaborations.
Develop quantitative image analysis workflows using Fiji/ImageJ, Imaris, and high-content software.
Analyze and document experimental results for communication to teams.
Operate and maintain automated high-content imaging instrumentation.
Troubleshoot imaging, assay, and sample-prep issues.