Metabolic Associate Scientist - Pharma/Biotech

Metabolic Associate Scientist - Pharma/Biotech (BBBH2320120) South San Francisco, California Salary: USD50 - USD57 per hour + W2 contract only + Benefits Metabolic Associate Scientist (Contract) San Francisco, CA | Onsite (5 days/week) 12‑Month W2 Contract | $50-$57/hr (Potential contract to permanent position!) We are partnering with a growing, innovative biotechnology organization to hire a Metabolic Associate Scientist to support early‑stage discovery and assay development programs. This role is for a hands‑on bench scientist who enjoys variety, fast execution, and working closely with senior scientists in a collaborative lab environment, with a focus on adipocyte cell experience. In this role you will Utilize strong, diverse bench skills with an emphasis on mammalian cell culture Work with multiple molecular and cell‑based techniques Comfortable with managing long‑term or challenging systems Provide expertise in large assay analysis with mammalian cells Cell staining or phenotypic assays Antibody‑based or biochemical assays Complex or multi‑step cell culture workflows Required Qualifications Bachelor’s plus 5 years or Master’s plus 2 years as a Research Scientist Experience with adipocyte (immortalized, primary) cell culture OR experience with complex cellular systems (e.g., iPSC, organoids, co‑cultures) Basic assays (e.g., RNA extraction -> qPCR, ELISAs, WBs) Worked in a small to mid‑size biotech or pharma environment REQUIRED Willingness to work fully onsite in South San Francisco Preferred Experience Transfecting cells, especially siRNAs Experience with metabolic assays (e.g., Seahorse, mitochondrial assessments) Experience with immunofluorescence imaging Key Responsibilities Execute hands‑on bench work supporting assay development and discovery studies Run and support assays including Western blots, ELISAs, HTRFs, qPCR. Maintain accurate bench documentation in accordance with GLP standards Support multiple projects simultaneously as priorities shift Collaborate cross‑functionally with scientists and technical experts What Makes Someone Successful Here Self‑starter mindset with strong execution skills Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, collaborative team Adaptable and open to learning new assays and techniques Enjoys variety and contributing across multiple projects #J-18808-Ljbffr SRG