Organ-on-Chip Scientist & Study Lead

HiComp; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HiComp in San Diego seeks an independent Scientist to drive Organ-on-Chip studies end-to-end, from literature review to study planning, execution, data interpretation, and reporting, with CRO client involvement.

You will design protocols, troubleshoot experiments, develop new models, and present findings to internal teams and pharma clients, contributing to both internal R&D and external client programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or related field, or a Master's with at least 5 years of working experience.
• Demonstrated ability to run projects independently from study design through data interpretation and reporting.
• Industry or postdoctoral research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches to stay current and identify publications relevant to projects.
• Design experimental protocols and write proposals with objectives, milestones and deliverables.
• Execute studies using Organ-on-Chip models, 2D/3D cell culture, in vitro assays, and molecular biology.
• Troubleshoot experiments and interpret data in a scientific context.
• Design and execute client-sponsored studies, communicate progress to clients, and author reports.
• Develop, validate, and apply new Organ-on-Chip models with device engineering team.
• Maintain thorough lab notebooks and present findings to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Organ-on-Chip development

2D & 3D cell culture

Molecular biology protocols

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR

Western blot

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Statistical data analysis

Independent project management

AI-assisted research tools

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or Bioengineering

Master's with ≥5 years experience

Tools

Organs-on-Chips platforms

Laboratory equipment (PCR, flow cytometer)

Job description

HiComp in San Diego seeks an independent Scientist to drive Organ-on-Chip studies end-to-end, from literature review to study planning, execution, data interpretation, and reporting, with CRO client involvement.

You will design protocols, troubleshoot experiments, develop new models, and present findings to internal teams and pharma clients, contributing to both internal R&D and external client programs.