Scientist - Biomarkers Team

LanceSoft, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician for the Neuroscience Biomarkers Immunoassays team in San Diego.

The role involves creating/validating immunoassays, executing experiments on clinical plasma samples, and planning studies using ELISA, Simoa, NuLisa, and related platforms. The candidate will maintain equipment, ensure lab safety, and support data analysis and sample tracking; requires a Bachelor's in Science, 5+ years postgrad experience (MA/MS with 3+ years acceptable).

Qualifications

• Requires at least a Bachelor's degree in Science; PhD ideal.
• Minimum 5+ years of postgraduate work in Biological/Chemistry disciplines; MA/MS with 3+ years accepted.
• Experience with human plasma samples and sample handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate immunoassays; execute experiments on clinical samples.
• Plan experiments and implement immunoassays across platforms (ELISA, Simoa, NuLisa).
• Maintain equipment and ensure laboratory safety; track biological samples.
• Contribute to translational medicine projects and data QC with strong written/verbal communication.

Skills

Lab data analysis

Immunoassay

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

PhD preferred

Tools

NuLisa

ELISA

Simoa

AKTA chromatography

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Job Title: Lab Technician, Neuroscience Biomarkers Immunoassays

Duration: 08/31/2026 to 12/31/2026

Notes from Manager:

- Role is 100% ONSITE

- There is NO travel required

- Bachelor's degree required at least, PhD would be ideal

- Will run data on human plasma

- Chromatography would be highly preferred

- Prior experience with sample handling

- Experience with NuLisa, ELISA, and/or Simoa

- Experience with AKTA – chromatography

Description:

• The Lab Technician, Biomarkers Protein Lab is a member of the Neuroscience Precision Biomarkers team, and is responsible for creating and validating assays, executing them, planning experiments, and implementing immunoassays on clinical samples.
• They maintain equipment and ensure laboratory safety by identifying problems and completing regular evaluations.
• They participate in tracking biological/medical samples.
• They also perform immunoassays on different platforms including plate ELISA, Simoa, Meso Scale, NuLisa and others.

The position has a scientific focus that consists of developing biochemical biomarkers for disease diagnosis and stratification, measurement of target engagement, disease progression and safety in the fields of Neuropsychiatry and Neurodegeneration.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a highly trained individual contributor by independently conducting and interpreting translation of research to human clinical trials.
• Leads lab-based translational medicine projects.
• Contributes to clinical research studies (data analysis, QC, etc.) and supports the study design and protocol development.
• Supports identification of appropriate biomarkers
• Monitors proper recording of information and reviews information to draw appropriate conclusions.
• Minimally basic degree (B.S) in Science, Engineering and Technical subjects, as well as 5+ years of postgraduate work experience. A MA/MS with 3+ years of experience in a Biological/Chemistry discipline is preferred but not required
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency e.g., MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Graphpad Prism
• Excellent analytical skill to identify gaps and root causes of issues,and think out of the box to develop a solution.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines,and maintain a positive attitude.