Scientist, iPSC Model Development

Kelly Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days PTO

Health benefits for you and dependents

Kelly-sponsored plans

HSA or FSA

401K retirement program

Major holidays

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Scientist, iPSC Model Development for a fully benefited FSP opportunity with a biotechnology client in the Bay Area, onsite in San Francisco. This role focuses on advancing human stem cell applications in a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD and 1–3 years of biotech experience, with hands-on mammalian cell culture, reporter assays, flow cytometry, qPCR and ICC expertise.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD with 1–3 years in biotech/pharma.
• Strong mammalian cell culture experience.
• Experience designing and optimizing reporter assays.
• Proficiency with flow cytometry, qPCR, and ICC.
• Experience with 2D/3D organoid models is a plus.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Immunocytochemistry

In vitro cell-based assays

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

M.S. or Ph.D.

Tools

2D/3D cell culture models

Job description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Scientist, iPSC Model Development for a fully benefited FSP opportunity with a biotechnology client in the Bay Area. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.

Workplace

Onsite in the San Francisco, Bay Area

Position Title

Scientist, iPSC Model Development

Position Type

FSP

Pay rate

$45-75 per hour

Benefits

• 15 Days PTO
• Health benefits include individual and dependents
• Options include Kelly-sponsored plans
• Options for HSA or FSA
• Merrill Lynch retirement program (401K, Roth, no match)
• Major holidays and any client-specific holidays
• Commuter Benefits

Overview

A rapidly growing biotechnology start-up is seeking a highly motivated scientist with advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) and 1–3 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about technology-driven innovation to join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to advancing human stem cell applications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture, including human and rodent cell lines, stem cells, primary cells, and their various workflows.
• Hands‑on experience designing, developing, and optimizing reporter assays to industry standards.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry, cell sorting, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and immunocytochemistry (ICC) techniques.
• Proven track record developing and executing in vitro cell‑based assays across 2D, 3D, spheroid, and organoid models.
• Meticulous technical writing skills and strong oral communication ability, complemented by excellent organizational acumen.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven start‑up environment; exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills and collaborates effectively with scientific and business stakeholders.

Preferred

• Significant experience with human stem cell research and stem cell culture techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cell‑based assay design and data interpretation.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP laboratory practices and quality systems is advantageous.
• Exposure to cell culture automation technologies is a strong plus.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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