Scientist; Flow Cytometry, Tissue Culture, Biochemistry

Position :
Scientist (Must Have Flow Cytometry, Tissue Culture, Biochemistry Required) Location :
San Diego, CA Duration : 12 Months Total Hours/week : 40.00 pay rate:$20-30/hr 1st Shift Client:
Medical Device Company Job Category:
Research & Development Level Of

Experience:

Entry Level

Employment Type:

Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Work hours:

Regular hours (8-5)

• 3 Must haves on the resume:
  Flow Cytometry, Tissue Culture, Biochemistry

• We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Scientist II to contribute to the research and development of monoclonal antibodies in our Antibody Discovery team.
• This individual will be responsible for working in a dynamic team environment and be a contributor to multiple work streams, including but not limited to hybridoma tissue culture and development, recombinant antibody expression and testing new antibodies for use in flow cytometry applications.
• The position requires extensive hands‑on experience with flow cytometry, expertise in tissue culture, and an understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology.
• The successful candidate is expected to set up and execute experiments, be detail oriented, skilled at data analysis and troubleshooting and will be accountable for preparing and presenting data at lab meetings with guidance regarding required tasks and expected results.

• Responsible for transfection and expression of antibodies in cell lines, hybridoma tissue culture, and culture of various cell lines for testing. Specific requirement for hands‑on experience with aseptic technique and cell‑culture techniques.
• Responsible for the execution of experiments with varying complexity using multi‑color Flow Cytometry.
• Analyze data using FCS Express and Flow Jo software, report test results including completion of all required documentation and database entries as required by protocols and SOPs.
• Assist with protein conjugation and molecular biology processes.
• Day‑to‑day problem solving and cross‑functional team‑based activities to ensure that daily operations and timelines are met.
• Independently analyze own research data, solve problems with minimal guidance and effectively plan follow up experiments. Will be expected to efficiently prioritize individual workload.
• Involvement with scheduling, operational and maintenance duties required within the laboratory.

• Proficient in tissue culture techniques; including transfection of cells for protein expression.
• Hands on experience designing, performing, and analyzing flow cytometry experiments, preferably on client flow cytometers (LSRII, LSR Fortessa, Canto, Aria).
• Software: client FACS Diva, Flow Jo, FCS Express, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with molecular biology (DNA preparation)
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with assay automation.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross‑functional team‑oriented environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• A Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in cellular or molecular biology, immunology, cell biology or related scientific discipline and a minimum of 2-5 years of laboratory experience required.
• Flow cytometry and/or tissue culture experience required.