Scientist-Investigative Toxicology

Russell Tobin; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin, in partnership with a top biotechnology organization, seeks a Scientist-Investigative Toxicology near South San Francisco, CA. The role is a 12-month contract, onsite, with a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include cell culture of immortalized and primary cells, viability assays, high content screening, Luminex/ELISAs, gene expression analysis, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and data documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have BS/BA in related discipline.
• 1–3+ years of laboratory experience with hypothesis-driven research.
• Mandatory: lab experience and culturing mammalian cells.
• Ability to analyze, integrate, and present data in a presentation.
• Experience with immortalized/primary cell culture, viability assays, Luminex/ELISAs, gene expression analysis, high content screening, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform immortalized and primary cell culture and viability assessments.
• Conduct Luminex/ELISAs, gene expression analyses, and high content screening.
• Operate confocal microscopy and flow cytometry; capture data and images.
• Maintain documentation of protocols and results; contribute to final reports.
• Adhere to SOPs to ensure study integrity and quality.
• Work independently with minimal supervision on routine methods.

Skills

Data analysis

Data presentation

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacology, pharmaceutical science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, physiology, or related discipline

Tools

Cell culture

Luminex/ELISAs

Gene expression analysis

High content screening

Confocal microscopy

Flow cytometry

Job description

Scientist-Investigative Toxicology

Russell Tobin is partnering with a top biotechnology organization to identify a Scientist-Investigative Toxicology for an opportunity near South San Francisco, CA.

Important Details

• 12-month contract with a possible extension
• South San Francisco, CA - Fully Onsite
• Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)
• Pay range: $33.03 - 47.45/HR, depending on experience

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to work in collaboration with other researchers in the Investigative Toxicology lab. This individual must have experience in cell culture and will be responsible for culturing and expanding primary cells and cell lines for in vitro screenings and performing assays which may include assessments of cytotoxicity and metabolic changes of cells, capturing cell culture images using high content imaging, flow cytometry, and other technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing experiments involving immortalized and primary cell culture, cell viability assessment, Luminex/ELISAs, gene expression analysis, high content screening, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry.
• Maintaining documentation related to protocol execution and results.
• Writing protocols and contributing to final reports as appropriate.
• Adhering to departmental SOPs to ensure study integrity and quality.
• Conducting experiments with a high level of independence and initiative.
• Performing tasks with minimal direct supervision for routine methods and studies commonly employed by the team.

Must have qualification

• Bachelors (BS/BA) in pharmacology, pharmaceutical science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, physiology, or related discipline is required.
• 1-3+ years of laboratory experience with hypothesis-driven research.
• Mandatory requirements include lab experience and culturing mammalian cells.
• Ability to analyze, integrate, and present data in a presentation is required.
• Experience with immortalized and/or primary cell culture, cell viability assessment, Luminex/ELISAs, gene expression analysis, high content screening, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry is highly desired.

Preferred (Optional)

• Masters (MS) degree is desirable but not required.
• Experience with complex in-vitro model systems is highly desired.

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