Scientist Senior

Aequor; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in South San Francisco is seeking a Senior Scientist to advance biomarker assays via multiparametric flow cytometry in our biomarker laboratory. The role emphasizes independent thinking, experimental planning, data analysis, and effective communication of results.

With minimal supervision, you will design and execute experiments, document protocols, and ensure data quality while conforming to applicable guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• The role uses multiparametric flow cytometry in a biomarker lab to develop and qualify biomarker assays for clinical programs.
• Candidate should plan and perform lab experiments with minimal supervision and document protocols and results.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to communicate findings to the group.
• Experiments should be designed to be robust and reproducible, following protocols and guidelines.
• Familiarity with transferring methods from literature to the lab and modifying as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitors or follows experimental design to obtain reproducible results with limited supervision.
• Plans, conducts and records experiments, analyzes data and interprets results.
• Translates literature methods to the lab and makes necessary modifications.
• Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review.
• Engages in scientific discussions with coworkers and communicates data and interpretation.
• Develops systems to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoots equipment and experimental difficulties as needed.
• Contributes to reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents and patents.
• Participates in safety, recruiting and committee activities within the department.
• Coordinates and organizes resources to complete tasks and knows when to seek input.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Independent thinking

Experimental planning

Data analysis

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

Position: Scientist Senior

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Location: ASF - Onsite

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Department: Center for Technology and Innovation (CFTI)

Job Details: The successful candidate is expected to employ multiparametric flow cytometry in our biomarker laboratory to develop and qualify biomarker assays to support various clinical programs. Specific responsibilities associated with the job include independent thinking, choosing the appropriate platform, planning and performing laboratory experiments, documenting experimental protocols and results, and analyzing and interpreting data.

With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data and/or Ensures that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision.
• Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data.
• Effectively transfers experimental methods from literature to the lab and makes modifications as necessary.
• Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review.
• Engages coworkers in scientific discussions.
• Communicates data and interpretation to work group.
• Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data.
• Skilled and/or knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques.
• Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties.
• Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents.
• Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees.
• Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task.
• Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgments.