Scientist - Biology B6 II - USA

The Fountain Group; California; On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Scientist II for a prominent client in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on oncology drug discovery, executing and analyzing experiments to address key questions and biomarker responses.

You will work with cross-functional teams and utilize automated labs to generate robust data. Ideal candidates hold a BS in relevant sciences and have at least two years of wet-lab industry experience, with mammalian cell culture and experience in genetic perturbation or related

Qualifications

• BS in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline.
• At least two years of wet-lab experience in industry.
• Expertise in mammalian cell culture and one of genetic perturbation, protein biology, flow cytometry, or quantitative assays.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and document cancer drug discovery experiments.
• Develop cellular, molecular, biochemical, and translational assays.
• Operate and troubleshoot workflows with automated instruments.
• Collaborate with biology, chemistry, data science, pharmacology teams.
• Generate reproducible data and present conclusions and next steps.
• Support study strategy and data-driven decisions.
• Stay current on cancer biology and emerging modalities.
• Promote rigor, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Genetic perturbation

Protein biology

Flow cytometry

Quantitative cellular assays

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in molecular biology or related discipline

Tools

Automation platforms

CRISPR-based approaches

Engineered cellular models

Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Scientist II for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in San Diego, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $45-53/hr.
• 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments that address key scientific questions in oncology drug discovery.
• Develop and apply relevant cellular, molecular, biochemical, and translational assays to evaluate targets, mechanisms of action, biomarkers, and therapeutic response.
• Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot workflows utilizing automated laboratory instruments to support scalable, reproducible data generation.
• Work closely with colleagues in biology, chemistry, data science, pharmacology, biomarker research, and translational medicine to advance project objectives.
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data and communicate conclusions, limitations, and recommended next steps at project-team meetings and broader scientific forums.
• Contribute to study strategy, experimental prioritization, and data-driven project decisions.
• Maintain current knowledge of cancer biology, and emerging therapeutic modalities within induced proximity.
• Promote a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• BS in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of wet-lab experience in an industry setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture and one or more areas such as genetic perturbation, protein biology, flow cytometry, or quantitative cellular assays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting oncology drug-discovery programs in an industry setting.
• Proficiency with automation to execute high-throughput cellular assays.
• Demonstrated contributions to low-molecular-weight drug discovery programs.
• Knowledge of tumor dependencies, resistance mechanisms and/or biomarker discovery.
• Experience with CRISPR-based approaches and engineered cellular models.