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Microbiology Jobs in Berkeley, CA

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Pleasanton, CA7 days ago

$71,900–$115,440 Per Year

Position Summary : The Scientist II will perform hands-on molecular laboratory work to support the design, optimization, and development of qPCR and digital PCR (dPCR) assays for the organization’s advanced molecular platforms. Working Conditions & Physical Demands : The following reflect the physical and environmental expectations of this role: • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while performing laboratory duties.

South San Francisco, CA11 days ago

$26–$29.27 Per Hour
Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

Responsibilities include:Assist with development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and immunofluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities. The Associate Scientist will develop and implement specialized tissue-based assays (including multiplex assays and image analysis) to support specific portfolio related questions on target expression and preclinical model development.

Newark, CA13 days ago

$170,000–$210,000 Per Year

Responsible for the overall strategy, direction, oversight, planning, implementation and day to day operation of the Environmental Monitoring (EM)/Microbiology program and ensuring the compliant testing of raw materials, in process, drug substance and drug product for release and stability within agreed upon turn-around time (TAT). Led by a management team with significant experience in cell therapy, Allogene is developing a pipeline of “off-the-shelf” CAR T cell product candidates with the goal of delivering readily available cell therapy on-demand, more reliably, and at greater scale to more patients.

Vallejo, California30+ days ago

Touro University California (TUC) is a private, nonprofit institution committed to educating caring professionals in the fields of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, public health, nursing, education, and physician assistant studies. These faculty will contribute to an integrated, systems-based medical curriculum for osteopathic medical students (COM) and postbaccalaureate students in the Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences (MSMHS) program.

Greenbrae, CA14 days ago

In this pivotal role, you will perform a wide range of diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate and timely results to support exceptional patient care. Our team is committed to advocating for your needs, offering consistent communication, and ensuring you have the resources to excel in your clinical laboratory role.

South San Francisco, CA14 days ago

The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-throughput assay systems, organoid cultures, and next-generation sequencing workflows, fostering significant career growth in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically proficient laboratory professional to contribute to cutting-edge projects involving tissue culture, molecular biology, and flow cytometry.

Foster City, CA30+ days ago

Contractor

Primary responsibilities will include: designing, validating and performing novel cell-based immunology and virology assays; evaluating new targets and therapeutic approaches for curing HIV; supporting in vivo proof-of-concept studies in models of chronic HIV infection; understanding properties of the latent HIV reservoir in experimental models and clinical settings; interpreting results, and proactively troubleshooting technical challenges. PHD will be Overqualified The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in one or more of the following techniques: immune cell functional assays, multi-color flow cytometry, primary cell isolation and culture, ELISA/Luminex, molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA isolation, qPCR, cloning and virus production.

Foster City, CA30+ days ago

Primary responsibilities will include: designing, validating and performing Client cell-based immunology and virology assays;evaluating new targets and therapeutic approaches for curing HIV;supporting in vivo proof-of-concept studies in models of chronic HIV infection;understanding properties of the latent HIV reservoir in experimental models and clinical settings;interpreting results, and proactively troubleshooting technical challenges. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in one or more of the following techniques: immune cell functional assays, multi-color flow cytometry, primary cell isolation and culture, ELISA/Luminex, molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA isolation, qPCR, cloning and virus production.

San Leandro, CA7 days ago

Full-time

Expertise with bacterial physiology and the execution of microbial cell cultures in the context of biosynthetic pathway development & characterization is strongly preferred; additional experience with other industrially relevant microorganisms is a plus. In this fast-paced, technical milestone-oriented role, you will have a breadth of opportunities to acquire diverse experiences & skills with enzyme development, strain characterization, high-throughput automated screening, and design-of-experiments.

Redwood City, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Collaborate with discovery, translational, and biomarker teams to leverage study-derived samples and develop ex vivo mechanistic assays (MSD, bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq) that inform disease biology, mechanism of action and translational strategy.  . Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and interpret complex datasets using  Flowjo, GraphPad Prism, generate publication-quality figures, and effectively communicate findings through slide presentations in departmental and cross-functional forums.  .

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San Francisco, CA1 day ago

$300,000–$320,000 Per Year

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or equivalent experience in molecular biology or related fields, with strong skills in scientific computing, biosecurity frameworks, and clear communication. Responsibilities include designing evaluations of model capabilities, collaborating on safety training data, analyzing system performance, stress-testing safeguards, and integrating biological safety throughout the AI development lifecycle.

Novato, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

This individual will design and deploy causal inference pipelines, longitudinal and multiscale temporal models, and multimodal data integration approaches connecting omics, clinical phenotypes, and wearable-derived physiological signals. The Senior Computational Scientist will play a central role in a large funded research project focused on identifying causal drivers and mechanistic pathways underlying resilience, aging trajectories, and functional decline.

San Leandro, CA7 days ago

Full-time

The Enzyme Development Team characterizes and optimizes enzymes across purified proteins, lysates, and production strains by developing assays to measure kinetics, substrate scope, and biophysical properties. When conducting these specific responsibilities, you will be expected to perform research with experimental rigor and to communicate the findings clearlyGather and analyze data, discuss with team members to develop next steps and new ideas, and present findings to the broader team.

Foster City, CA30+ days ago

Contractor

Job Title: Senior Associate Scientist Location: Foster City, CA 94404 Duration:12 Months+ (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: $57.55/Hour on W2 Summary: Client is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior associate Scientist/Scientist to join our Immuno-oncology group. Key Responsibilities: Independently execute in vitro and in vivo immunological assays, with study design, data analysis, and interpretation conducted under scientific guidance to support drug candidate initiation and advancement.

Berkeley, CA30+ days ago

$70,000–$95,000

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Hercules, California11 days ago

$121,200–$166,700 Per Year

Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. As a Scientist in the Food Science Division Tech Transfer group, you’ll support the transfer of new products from R&D, based in France, to Bio-Rad’s manufacturing facilities in Hercules.

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San Francisco, CA2 days ago

We are seeking a Scientist with expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and high-throughput screening to develop and execute assays testing novel proteins designed with proprietary AI models. The role involves assay development, workflow optimization, data analysis using Python, and collaboration with AI teams to interpret results.

Foster City, CA16 days ago

$140,000–$155,000

The company is developing best-in-class technology to accelerate the diagnosis and improve the management of cancer through blood tests for minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring and multi-cancer early detection (MCED). This is an opportunity to partner with the Director of Clinical Lab Operations and Assay Development to transfer technology, develop assays and support clinical sample processing in the CLIA/CAP accredited laboratory .

Berkeley, CA30+ days ago

Client uses a combination of novel, cutting edge methods in machine learning, biology at scale and next gen antibody discovery that address key bottlenecks in the drug development pipeline. Support antibody screening programs by expressing antibodies in mammalian cells in high-throughput, thenstaining cell surface markers with high-throughput flow cytometry.

South San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

In this role, you will work at the intersection of computational and molecular biology, developing advanced DNA sequence analysis pipelines, gene design algorithms, and predictive models to optimize DNA synthesis and assembly. You will collaborate with molecular biologists, product teams, and manufacturing engineers to refine client’s core synthetic biology platform, troubleshoot assembly challenges, and improve DNA synthesis efficiency.

San Francisco, California27 days ago

Remote

Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in Biology to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs. Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.

Palo Alto, California30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Performing high complexity testing according to established SOPs for molecular diagnostic techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, genotyping and next generation sequencing. Operating from twin hubs in Singapore and Silicon Valley, our multidisciplinary team spans tech, commercial, and clinical roles.

South San Francisco, CA11 days ago

$45–$50 Per Hour

Allogene is seeking a highly determined, results-oriented, self-starter who demonstrates personal accountability for outcomes and is motivated by increasing levels of responsibility, to join a dynamic team responsible for successful development and characterization of clinical-scale manufacturing of Allogeneic Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapies (Allo CAR T). Laboratory experience in a variety of analytical methods for the characterization and release of cell-based therapies, include, but not limited to: multi-parametric flow cytometry-based assays for characterization/ release/ stability testing, cell-based cytotoxicity assays, cell-based proliferation assays and cytokine measurements.

Novato, CA7 days ago

$61.87–$78.39 Per Hour

The Senior Clinical Lab Scientist performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of technical procedures on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients in all disciplines of the Clinical Laboratory, including but not limited to: Transfusion Service, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and limited Microbiology. A minimum of 6 months of experience in an acute hospital clinical laboratory working as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist competent in all modalities including Transfusion Service.

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Livermore, CA5 days ago

$68.50–$85.62 Per Hour

Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume; 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure; 3) shift to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA).

Alameda, CA14 days ago

$79.33–$98.18 Per Hour

4. Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment; troubleshoots, resolves, and documents in logs any repairs, replacement, malfunctions or technical problems, and maintenance needed on any laboratory instrumentation; maintains supplies/reagents and maintains equipment/instrumentation in operational condition; troubleshoots and works with on-line technical support to identify and resolve instrumentation problems. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization.

Burlingame, CA11 days ago

$68.50–$85.62 Per Hour

Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA).

Novato, CA17 days ago

Full-time

The successful candidate will use a combination of cell biology, advanced imaging, quantitative analysis, genetics, and mechanistic perturbation approaches to uncover how mitochondria–lysosome interactions contribute to organelle and cellular dysfunction associated with hallmarks of aging. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about uncovering basic principles of molecular and cellular biology and who are excited to work at the interface of organelle biology, aging research, advanced imaging, and quantitative analysis.

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Microbiology Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Scientist II Spectraforce Technologies Inc

Associate Scientist US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Associate Director, Environment Monitoring and Microbiology Allogene Therapeutics

Assistant or Associate Professor, Foundational Biomedical Sciences (Pathology and/or Microbiology) Touro University California

Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (Generalist or Microbiology) Medical Edge Recruitment

Associate Scientist The Steely Group

Research Associate - Biology - II Integrated Resources, Inc

Research Associate - Biology - II Lancesoft

Research Associate, Biology ZymoChem

Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology ImmunEdge, Inc

Biological Safety Research Scientist Anthropic

Senior Computational Scientist – Furman Lab Buck Institute

Sr Research Associate/ Scientist, Enzyme Development ZymoChem

Senior Associate Scientist Integrated Resources, Inc

Research Associate I/II, Viral Vector Production Azalea Therapeutics, Inc.

Scientist, Sr Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Research Lab Scientist Latent Labs

Clinical Laboratory Scientist III Adela, Inc.

Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Antibody Screening and Display CEDENT

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist CEDENT

Microbiologist Mercor

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lucence Health Inc

Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Development (Contract) Allogene Therapeutics

Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist Sutter Health

Clinical Lab Scientist - Per Diem Sutter Health

AHD Clinical Lab Scientist, Microbiologist Alameda Health System

Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist Sutter Health

Postdoctoral Researcher - Zhou lab Buck Institute

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