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Scientist
Contract: South San Francisco, California, US
Salary Range: 40.00 - 42.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 371651
End Date: 2026-10-15
Days Left: 23 days, 7 hours left
Description:
Title: Scientist
Location: South San Francisco CA
Duration: 12 months
Description:
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Preferred schedule is 8:30 AM–5:30 PM.
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We are seeking a motivated and collaborative contract scientist to join an R&D imaging and image analysis team supporting research programs across multiple therapeutic and functional areas. Our group operates a high-content imaging core and partners with scientists throughout R&D to develop and execute imaging-based assays and enable quantitative cellular research.
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The successful candidate will be a strong experimentalist with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, cellular assay development and sample preparation. Previous microscopy and image analysis experience is important, but extensive experience with high-content imaging or specialized imaging techniques is not required. We are particularly interested in candidates who are comfortable at the bench, enjoy troubleshooting biological assays, and are eager to learn new imaging and quantitative analysis approaches.
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The scientist will contribute to both core imaging activities and collaborative research projects. Current research within the group includes quantitative imaging of immune synapse formation and other cell-cell interactions relevant to the development and characterization of T-cell engagers.
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Our imaging core includes two automated Opera Phenix high-content imaging systems integrated with robotic plate handling, incubators, and scheduling software. Training on these systems and associated workflows will be provided.
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Above all, we are looking for a strong experimental scientist who enjoys working at the bench, approaches experiments thoughtfully, and is curious about imaging and quantitative biology. The ideal candidate does not need to arrive as an expert in high-content imaging. We value someone who can generate high-quality biological samples and assays, troubleshoot experiments independently, collaborate effectively with other scientists, and is enthusiastic about developing deeper expertise in imaging and image analysis.
Top 3 skills:
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Strong mammalian cell culture and experimental skillsHands-on experience culturing mammalian cells and performing cell-based experiments. The candidate should demonstrate excellent sterile technique, attention to experimental quality and reproducibility, and the ability to troubleshoot cell-based assays. Experience working with primary cells, immune cells, or co-culture systems is desirable but not required.
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Cell-based assay development and sample preparationExperience developing, optimizing, or executing cellular assays, including preparation of samples for microscopy or other quantitative readouts. The ideal candidate understands how experimental variables—including cell density, timing, treatments, staining, controls, and sample handling—affect assay performance and data quality.
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Microscopy and quantitative image analysis experienceHands-on experience with fluorescence microscopy and at least one image analysis platform or approach, such as Fiji/ImageJ, Imaris, CellProfiler, commercial imaging software, or custom computational workflows. Experience with automated or high-content imaging is beneficial but not required. More important is an interest in quantitative imaging and a willingness to learn new imaging and analysis technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
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BS or MS or Ph.D. in cell biology, immunology, bioengineering, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline, with relevant laboratory experience.
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Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays.
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Experience with fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
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Experience with immunofluorescence staining, live-cell imaging, or other microscopy sample-preparation techniques.
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Experience with primary cells, immune cells, co-culture assays, or cell-cell interaction assays is a plus.
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Experience with high-content imaging platforms such as the Opera Phenix is a plus but is not required.
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Experience with automated laboratory workflows, robotic plate handling, or screening environments is beneficial but not required.
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Familiarity with Fiji/ImageJ, Imaris, CellProfiler, Harmony, or related image analysis tools is desirable.
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Programming experience in Python, R, MATLAB, or similar environments is a plus but is not require
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $40.00 - $42.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
[medical insurance], [dental insurance], [vision insurance], [401(k) retirement plan], [life insurance], [long-term disability insurance], [short-term disability insurance],
[paid parking/public transportation], [Paid time off], [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time], [Days/hours of paid vacation time], [Weeks of paid parental leave], [Paid holidays annually], [any additional benefits applicable].
Job Requirement
- mammalian cell culture
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- Recruiter
- Phone
- sakshi malviya
- sakshi.malviya@collabera.com
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