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Scientist, Inflammation Research Group
South San Francisco, CA 94080 US
Posted: 05/02/2025
2025-05-02
2025-06-14
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Scientific
Job Number: 4430
Job Description
This Scientist role is in the Inflammation Research Group to support the client's effort in understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune/inflammation diseases, identifying novel targets, and in advancing the autoimmune/inflammation disease programs.
This role entails design, planning, execution and interpretation of cellular assays, ex vivo assays, molecular profiling/screening, proteomics as well as single cell RNA sequencing studies through internal or external resources to support autoimmune/inflammation programs. A strong background in autoimmune, Inflammation and/or rare diseases is highly desirable. The candidate will support multiple discovery/ development programs and participate in the evaluation of new targets and molecules.
The candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, innovative, a team player, and must be able to work independently at the bench.
Responsibilities:
This role entails design, planning, execution and interpretation of cellular assays, ex vivo assays, molecular profiling/screening, proteomics as well as single cell RNA sequencing studies through internal or external resources to support autoimmune/inflammation programs. A strong background in autoimmune, Inflammation and/or rare diseases is highly desirable. The candidate will support multiple discovery/ development programs and participate in the evaluation of new targets and molecules.
The candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, innovative, a team player, and must be able to work independently at the bench.
Responsibilities:
- Support autoimmune/inflammation disease drug discovery programs
- Support early drug discovery programs using cellular pharmacology and assay development expertise
- Independently design, develop and execute complex cellular assays, for mechanistic characterization of diverse target and pathways
- Generate and analyze experimental data; troubleshoot efficiently, prepare written reports and impactful presentations
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
- Present scientific data in internal and external meetings
- Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience
- Ph.D. or Master’s with 2 plus years of industry experience
- Expertise in primary cell culture and relevant techniques
- Expertise in mammalian cell biology techniques, cellular functional assays, ex-vivo assays,
flow cytometry as well as various transfection and transduction techniques - Expertise in protein interaction techniques
- Expertise in molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, cloning, Western blotting and ELISA
- Ability to perform lab work independently
- Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Strong publication record preferred
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