Scientist

Scientist Work Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 Assignment Duration: 12 Months Work Schedule: Schedule onsite Monday through Friday, either 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Candidates must be local to South San Francisco and comfortable with daily commuting. Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline, with strong hands-on laboratory experience supporting complex cell-based assay development in an industry environment. Position Summary: This laboratory-based Scientist role focuses on developing and executing cell-based high-content imaging assays to support our organization's small molecule drug discovery pipeline. Background & Context: This position is 100% onsite and laboratory-based at our organization's South San Francisco (USSF) location. Remote work is not available. Key Responsibilities: Developing and executing cell-based high-content imaging assays to support our organization's small molecule drug discovery pipeline. Qualification & Experience: Cell culture techniques Cell treatment and transfection Immunohistochemistry staining High-content imaging analysis Experience with lab automation and complex image analysis are highly desirable. Familiarity with data analysis and visualization platforms such as Genedata Screener, TIBCO Spotfire, and GraphPad Prism is a plus. This individual should bring expertise in cell culture techniques, assay troubleshooting, and high-content imaging methodologies, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced discovery setting. Candidates with prior exposure to high-content imaging assays, small molecule support work, and complex biological assay development are highly preferred. The successful candidate should demonstrate: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills