Scientist II

The Fountain Group LLC

South San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$62 Per Hour
SKILLS
Assays, Budgeting, Cancer, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Cloning, Communication Skills, DNA, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR), Editing, Genetics, Genomics, Identify Issues, Molecular Biology, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Prism, Quality Management, Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), Wireless Protocols/Standards, Writing Skills
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
17 days ago
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Scientist II for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in South San Francisco, CADetails for the position are as follows:
  • Pay: $40-62/hr.
  • 12-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
Job Description:
The Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE) Hub in the Cell Therapy department is seeking a talented and enthusiastic candidate for a full-time lab-based Scientist II contractor position. The ACE Hub is an interdisciplinary team with a mission to accelerate drug discovery in gRED through the development, application, and enablement of genome engineering and synthetic biology technologies.
  • Generate engineered cells(including cancer cell lines, iPSCs, and primary cells) using stable integration (both lentivirus and piggybac) and CRISPR gene editing
  • Transfection/ gene editing optimization
  • Troubleshoot cell engineering protocols
  • Characterize engineered cells using genomics and molecular assays
  • Maintain and quality check cell lines in culture
Qualifications:
  • (BS/ MS) + 5 years industry experience, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline.
  • Qualified candidates must have demonstrable strong mammalian cell culture techniques and ability to generate high-quality data.
  • Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will be required to analyze and present data at team meetings.
  • Prior experience with primary T cells and iPSCs.
  • Prior expertise in some or all of the following: DNA/RNA/Protein extraction and quantification, molecular cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR assay design and screening, FACS, transfection, CRISPR genome editing, siRNA/shRNA, SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, cell-based assays, NGS, and viral vector development/use.
  • Experience with sequence/data analysis platforms such as Benchling, Snapgene, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism etc. are desirable
If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.
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About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/