Scientist II

The Fountain Group LLC

South San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$46.90–$62.94 Per Hour
SKILLS
Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Data Analysis, Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (Digital PCR), Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR), Gene Therapy, Genetics, Genomics, Informatics, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Modality, Molecular Biology, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Production Support, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Research Laboratory, Scientific Research, Team Player, Virology, Viruses
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

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

Job Title: Viral Vector Research Scientist
Location: South San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $46.90–$62.94/hr (W2)
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

We are seeking a Viral Vector Research Scientist to support the production, characterization, and development of next-generation viral vectors for gene therapy research. This role will focus on end-to-end viral vector production, viral analytics, genome engineering, and technology development in a collaborative research environment.

Education

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Genetics, or a related life sciences discipline.
  • 3+ years of laboratory research experience.
  • 5–10 years of overall relevant experience preferred.

Required Skills

  • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture.
  • Viral vector production, including Lentivirus and/or Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV).
  • Molecular biology techniques including transient plasmid transfection, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR/dPCR, and Western blot.
  • Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing for in vitro and/or in vivo applications.
  • Viral vector analytics and characterization.
  • Digital laboratory documentation and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN).
  • Viral inventory management and laboratory informatics platforms.

Preferred Skills

  • Viral vector engineering and next-generation modality development.
  • Flow cytometry operation and data acquisition.
  • Computational data analysis and programming for biological research.
  • Experience supporting gene therapy or viral vector research pipelines.
  • Lentiviral library production and downstream viral analytics.
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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/