Scientist II - Translational Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD)

Our
client, a world leader in biotechnology, is looking for a “Scientist II - Translational Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD)" based
out of South San Francisco, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate: $49/hr DOE

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with ligand-binding assays, including ELISA, and bioanalytical assay development. Experience operating and troubleshooting automated assay platforms is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative scientist with strong experimental, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute in vitro biochemical, ligand-binding, bioanalytical, and cell-based assays to support drug discovery and development programs.
  
• Perform and support the development of ELISA and other ligand-binding assays (LBA).
  
• Develop, optimize, and follow detailed assay protocols and experimental procedures.
  
• Generate high-quality, accurate, and reproducible experimental data.
  
• Develop and optimize automated assay workflows to improve laboratory efficiency and throughput.
  
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated assay platforms and laboratory instrumentation.
  
• Perform cell culture maintenance, passaging, and cell-based assays, as required.
  

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
  
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on assay development experience in an industry setting.
  
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with ligand-binding assays and bioanalytical assay development.
  
• Strong experience with ELISA or similar immunoassay platforms.
  
• Experience developing, optimizing, and executing laboratory assays.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting automated assay platforms or automated liquid-handling systems.
  
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, cell maintenance, and cell passaging.
  
• Experience performing cell-based assays.
  
• Experience with mass spectrometry, including LC-MS or LC-MS/MS.
  
• Experience with biomolecular interaction platforms such as Octet/BLI or Biacore/SPR.
  

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

[email protected]/[email protected] ​