FSP Scientist: Lead Generation Biology
About the role
Integral member of the In Vitro Neurobiology-Pharmacology team, supporting multiple early/late-stage drug discovery projects across novel targets. Brings expertise in a broad range of assay technologies using both iPSC-derived and rodent primary cellular platforms. Proficient with diverse automated systems and instrumentation. Actively contributes to enhancing research quality and driving process efficiency within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Aseptic cell culture
- Mammalian cell transfections
- Molecular biology (qPCR, Western Blot)
- Flow cytometry (FACS)
- ELISA, cytokine release, and reporter cell assays
- Calcium flux, AlphaLISA, NanoBRET, and phagocytosis assays
Education and experience
Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar.
Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2–4 years). In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Recognizes fundamental anomalies in data points and identifies issues in experiments / processes
- Begins to understand how to think outside of the technical process and consider the impact decisions will have on the broader scientific goals
- Strong knowledge of one scientific discipline
- Good knowledge of scientific principles, methods and techniques
- Good knowledge and demonstrated ability working with a variety of laboratory equipment/tools
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong computer skills
- Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good project management skills
Job-specific knowledge and qualifications
- Collaborative and highly motivated
- Must be comfortable working with radioisotopes
- Working knowledge of primary cell culture, especially CNS (human iPSC-derived neurons/astrocytes/microglia cellular systems, rodent primary cells (neurons, astrocytes, microglia), human and rodent whole blood) and related in vitro assay development, liquid handling automation and LIMS systems
Working environment
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
- May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
Pay and schedule
- Onsite role based at our customer's site in San Diego, CA (Carmel Valley area)
- Hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California: $38.00–$40.00
- This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy
- Work schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
- Relocation assistance is not provided
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
Benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount