SD_Scientist I

The Fountain Group LLC

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$46.43 Per Hour
SKILLS
Assays, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Cloning, DNA, Genetics, Journalism, Laboratory Notebook, Molecular Biology, Nucleic Acid, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Real-time PCR (qPCR)
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
12 days ago
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Scientist I for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in San Diego, CADetails for the position are as follows:
 
  • Pay: $35-46.43/hr.
  • 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities: 

  • Design and clone expression vectors and IVT donor plasmids to support research initiatives.
  • Execute DNA and mRNA transfections in mouse and human cell lines.
  • Assess nucleic acid expression through molecular methods like qPCR, reporter assays and Western blotting.
  • Maintenance of detailed electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and preparation of summary slides

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years or a Master's degree with 1-3 years of experience in molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field
  • Proficiency in advanced cloning (Gibson assembly, Golden Gate, site-directed mutagenesis) and IVT (required)
  • Hands-on expertise in measuring transgene delivery success via reporter assays and qRT-PCR (required)
  • Experience in genetic manipulation of cell lines and primary cells (e.g., T cells, monocytes, hepatocytes) (preferred)
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/