Scientist - Biology B6 II
Job in
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90801, USA
Listed on 2026-11-01
Listing for:
The Fountain Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Drug Discovery, Biotech Research, Biomedical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Scientist II for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in San Diego, CA. Details for the position are as follows:
- Pay: $45-53/hr.
- 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
- Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments that address key scientific questions in oncology drug discovery.
- Develop and apply relevant cellular, molecular, biochemical, and translational assays to evaluate targets, mechanisms of action, biomarkers, and therapeutic response.
- Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot workflows utilizing automated laboratory instruments to support scalable, reproducible data generation.
- Work closely with colleagues in biology, chemistry, data science, pharmacology, biomarker research, and translational medicine to advance project objectives.
- Generate high-quality, reproducible data and communicate conclusions, limitations, and recommended next steps at project-team meetings and broader scientific forums.
- Contribute to study strategy, experimental prioritization, and data-driven project decisions.
- Maintain current knowledge of cancer biology, and emerging therapeutic modalities within induced proximity.
- Promote a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- BS in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
- At least two years of wet-lab experience in an industry setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture and one or more areas such as genetic perturbation, protein biology, flow cytometry, or quantitative cellular assays.
- Experience supporting oncology drug-discovery programs in an industry setting.
- Proficiency with automation to execute high-throughput cellular assays.
- Demonstrated contributions to low-molecular-weight drug discovery programs.
- Knowledge of tumor dependencies, resistance mechanisms and/or biomarker discovery.
- Experience with CRISPR-based approaches and engineered cellular models.
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