Scientist - Biology B6 II - USA

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Scientist II for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in San Diego, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $45-53/hr.
• 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities: 

• Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments that address key scientific questions in oncology drug discovery.
• Develop and apply relevant cellular, molecular, biochemical, and translational assays to evaluate targets, mechanisms of action, biomarkers, and therapeutic response.
• Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot workflows utilizing automated laboratory instruments to support scalable, reproducible data generation.
• Work closely with colleagues in biology, chemistry, data science, pharmacology, biomarker research, and translational medicine to advance project objectives.
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data and communicate conclusions, limitations, and recommended next steps at project-team meetings and broader scientific forums.
• Contribute to study strategy, experimental prioritization, and data-driven project decisions.
• Maintain current knowledge of cancer biology, and emerging therapeutic modalities within induced proximity.
• Promote a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

• BS in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of wet-lab experience in an industry setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture and one or more areas such as genetic perturbation, protein biology, flow cytometry, or quantitative cellular assays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting oncology drug-discovery programs in an industry setting.
• Proficiency with automation to execute high-throughput cellular assays.
• Demonstrated contributions to low-molecular-weight drug discovery programs.
• Knowledge of tumor dependencies, resistance mechanisms and/or biomarker discovery.
• Experience with CRISPR-based approaches and engineered cellular models.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.
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