Scientist Senior Associate #26-25968

Us Tech Solutions; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Scientist Senior Associate for a 12-month, on-site contract. The ideal candidate will have hands-on mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry experience, gained in industry or academic labs.

BS or MS required; PhD candidates are not a fit; strong attention to detail and reliability are essential. Responsibilities include executing high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells, preparing PBMCs, and documenting results in an

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has hands-on mammalian cell culture experience and flow cytometry knowledge.
• BS or MS required; PhD candidates are not a fit; strong attention to detail and reliability are essential.
• Experience in immunology-related techniques like ELISA/Luminex is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execution of high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells
• Isolated PBMCs; follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization.
• Operate liquid handling systems to carry out high-throughput flow cytometry staining and document experiments in the ELN.
• Maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Primary cell culture

Flow cytometry

Documentation

Education

BS in Immunology or related field

Tools

MACS

Job description

Duration:

12 monthscontract

Job Summary:

• The ideal candidate for the Scientist Senior Associate role will have hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and a working knowledge of flow cytometry, gained through industry or academic lab environments.
• This role is highly execution-focused and routine in nature, requiring comfort with lab-based work, structured documentation, and repeatable experimental processes. Candidates should hold a BS or MS degree (PhD candidates are not a fit) and demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn additional immunology-related techniques such as ELISA/Luminex, immune cell isolation, or liquid handling.
• Prior industry experience is preferred but not required if technical fundamentals are solid. This is a fully on-site, lab-based position, with flexibility in hours after training and no weekend work expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells
• isolated from PBMC. Follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization.
• Operation of liquid handling systems (Hamilton Vantage) to carry out high-throughput flow cytometry staining. Document experiments in the electronic labnotebook. Carry-out data analysis and communicate data to key stakeholders.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree with 4 years experience in immunology research, specifically T cell immunology.
• Cell culture experience with primary cells (PBMCs) with knowledge of specificimmune cell type isolations using MACS (Monocytes, CD4+ T cells, B cells).
• Experience performing ELISA and ELISPOT.
• Familiar with automating cell-based assays.
• Detailed knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry operation and data analysis,including experience performing intracellular cytokine staining.
• Presents scientific/technical information within the group and across functions.

Top 3 Must have Skill Sets:

• Primary cell culture and immune assays with primary cells
• Flow-cytometry
• Good documentation skill and electronic notebook maintenance

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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