Scientist III (Immunology Discovery, Barreira Lab)
Fully onsite position, Monday through Friday, standard 8-hour shift (40 hours/week). Interview format: two rounds (30-minute hiring manager screen, 60-minute on-site panel).
About the role
We are seeking a creative, self-motivated, and collaborative Contractor/Scientist 3 to join the Department of Immunology Discovery. The selected candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research focusing on understanding the role of intracellular pathways in immune cell phenotype, migration to tissues, and inflammation. This is a hands-on laboratory position at our South San Francisco campus.
The successful candidate will implement and apply molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular immunology to elucidate disease pathways and validate therapeutic targets. The role involves close collaborations with multidisciplinary teams to achieve research objectives.
Requirements
- PhD (or equivalent) in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience in cellular and molecular immunology techniques, including:
- Primary cell isolation from human blood
- In vitro immunological assays
- Multi-dimensional flow cytometry
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Alignment with our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior and decisions
Skills
- Nice to have:
- Experience in cell engineering (e.g., protein overexpression methods, CRISPR-mediated KO techniques)
- Hands-on experience collecting tissues from rodents (colon, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow)
- Analysis of data from single-cell or bulk RNA-seq
AI Disclosure: This recruitment process will not use automated or AI-enabled tools to assist with application screening and scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.