Scientist II
$53.6 per hourDawar Consulting, Inc.
Our client a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences is looking for a "Scientist II" based out of South San Francisco CA
Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)
Pay Rate: $53.60/hr
Company Benefits: Medical Paid Sick leave(as per state policy)
Position Overview
Genentech is seeking a Scientist to support in vivo cell therapy research focusing on lentiviral vector production characterization assay development and primary human cell engineering. This is a hands-on laboratory role with no animal study responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Produce and optimize research-scale lentiviral vectors.
Perform vector characterization and quality assessment.
Develop and optimize molecular and cell-based assays.
Conduct primary human immune cell culture and engineering.
Perform flow cytometry qPCR and ddPCR analysis.
Troubleshoot experiments interpret data and present findings.
Maintain laboratory records equipment and safety compliance.
Required Qualifications
BS/MS with 5 years of industry experience or PhD in a relevant life science field.
Hands-on lentiviral vector production and characterization.
Strong mammalian and primary human T-cell culture experience.
Experience with assay development flow cytometry and qPCR/ddPCR.
Strong experimental analytical and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in biotech/pharma research.
CAR-T cell assays and gene delivery technologies.
Lentiviral production scale-up and suspension culture.
Experience with FlowJo GraphPad Prism and Benchling.
If interested please send us your updated resume at
Required Skills:
Cybersecurity
Required Education:
Bachelors
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