Research Scientist

Sr. Research Scientist $76 - $80/hr with medical benefits available at a cost of 1 year initial contract with possibility of extension 100% onsite in South San Francisco Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm Orion Project Services and our largest US client are teaming up in South San Francisco for an exciting contract opportunity for Sr. Research Scientists!! Our client is in immediate need of Immuno‑Oncology research professionals with expertise working with primary human samples, including immune cells. Don’t pass on this amazing chance to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!! Job Description: The Immune‑oncology Discovery group is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Research Scientist to support our human tumor bank. This individual will be responsible for receiving, preserving, and storage human tissues that arrive regularly; managing sample inventory and metadata; and collaborating with groups across Oncology Discovery to develop assays and deliver samples that will drive the Oncology pipeline forward; and support exploratory efforts to establish complex in vitro models. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, careful, highly organized, and collaborative. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies in a dynamic and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities: Receive, process, and preserve human primary tissues in a timely manner. Maintain an up‑to‑date inventory of samples. Submit samples for RNA, mutation, and Lunit AI analysis. Collaborate with Discovery groups to deliver samples suitable for assays. Collaborate with Data Sciences to manage sample metadata. Support assay development with primary human tissues. Support complex in vitro model development Qualifications needed to be successful in this role: PhD with 0‑5 years of experience, BS or equivalent and extensive, typically 10+ years of experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 8+ years of experience Demonstrated experience (5+ years) supporting Immune‑oncology research or related therapeutic areas, preferably in an industry setting. Expertise working with primary human samples, including immune cells Familiarity with omics databases and biobanks. Excellent organization and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, fast‑paced environment. Flow Cytometry experience (multi‑parameter) Preferred Qualifications: Previous industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies. Experience with complex in vitro models. Experience managing metadata. Spectral Flow experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr