Scientist II

Real; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a Scientist II, Scientific Applications in San Diego. The role focuses on flow cytometry studies, sample prep, data collection, and collaboration with R&D, Marketing, Product Management, and Scientific Applications teams.

Qualified candidates have a BS in a life science and 0–2 years of lab experience, with exposure to flow cytometry, immunology, and molecular biology preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related life science with 0–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Exposure to flow cytometry, immunology, cell culture, and molecular biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flow cytometry studies and data collection.
• Assist with staining panel optimization, assay development, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Product Management, and Scientific Applications teams.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Immunology

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data Analysis

Scientific Communication

Education

BS in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related life science

Tools

FlowJo

BD Flow Cytometers

Microsoft Word

Job description

JD Summary (Scientist II, Scientific Applications)

• Supports the development and commercialization of life science products by conducting flow cytometry studies, product evaluations, application development, and scientific collaborations.
• Performs laboratory work including sample preparation, reagent handling, flow cytometry experiments, data collection, analysis, and maintenance of accurate laboratory records.
• Assists with staining panel optimization, assay development, technical reporting, scientific presentations, application notes, and literature reviews, while collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Product Management, and Scientific Applications teams.
• Requires a BS in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related life science discipline with 0-2 years of laboratory experience. Exposure to flow cytometry, immunology, cell culture, and molecular biology is preferred.
• Ideal candidates demonstrate strong laboratory skills, scientific communication, data analysis capabilities, attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to laboratory safety standards.

Key Skills

Required

• Flow Cytometry
• Immunology
• Cell Culture
• Molecular Biology
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred

• FlowJo
• BD Flow Cytometers
• Experimental Design
• Data AnalysisScientific Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Teamwork
• Laboratory Safety

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.