Scientist III (Immunology Discovery)

dawarconsulting; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick Leave

401(k)

Job summary

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, seeks a Scientist III (Immunology Discovery) in South San Francisco, CA for a long-term contract with W2 rate of $80–$85/hr. You will work hands-on in a state-of-the-art lab.

Responsibilities include applying molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular immunology to elucidate disease pathways, validate therapeutic targets, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve research objectives.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry or a related discipline.
• Isolating immune cells for downstream analysis.
• Hands-on experience in cellular and molecular immunology techniques including primary cell isolation from human blood, in vitro immunological assays and multi-dimensional flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct immunology discovery research focusing on intracellular pathways and immune cell phenotypes.
• Apply molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular immunology to elucidate disease pathways and validate therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve research objectives.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Cell isolation

Flow cytometry

Education

PhD in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry or related

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Scientist III (Immunology Discovery)”. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension). Rate: $80-$85/hr on W2. Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick Leave, 401 (k).

Position Overview

You will be contributing to groundbreaking research focusing on understanding the role of intracellular pathways in immune cell phenotype, migration to tissues and inflammation. This is a hands-on laboratory position and the successful candidate will implement and apply molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular immunology to elucidate disease pathways and validate therapeutic targets. The role involves close collaborations with multidisciplinary teams to achieve research objectives.

Required Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry or a related discipline
• Isolating immune cells for downstream analysis.
• Hands-on experience in cellular and molecular immunology techniques including primary cell isolation from human blood, in vitro immunological assays and multi-dimensional flow cytometry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cell engineering (e.g. protein overexpression methods, CRISPR-mediated KO techniques)
• Hands-on experience in collecting tissues from rodents (colon, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow)
• Analysis of data from single cell or bulk RNA-seq is preferred.