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Microbiology Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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South San Francisco, CA21 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, CA10 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.

Livermore, CA30+ 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 information systems failure; 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) Specimen integrity issues; 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc. + 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.

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Livermore, CA3 days ago

$68.50–$85.62 Per Hour

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Livermore, CA3 days ago

$52.40–$65.49 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 (no microscopy), Urinalysis (no microscopy) and Coagulation. + Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume; 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Livermore, CA7 days ago

$36.28–$45.34 Per Hour

2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues and 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Livermore, CA7 days ago

$36.28–$45.34 Per Hour

2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues and 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._.

Foster City, CA9 days ago

$41–$44.53 Per Hour

The successful candidate will work closely with scientists across Protein Science and Research to generate high-quality data and reagents, while contributing to efficient laboratory operations and experimental execution. This individual will contribute as a hands-on laboratory scientist, executing protein production, purification, and analytical workflows that support multiple CAR-T and cell therapy programs.

Foster City, CA9 days ago

Seeking an Associate Scientist to support Protein Sciences activities for CAR-T and cell therapy programs in a bench-focused laboratory role. Perform protein purification using AKTA chromatography systems including affinity, size exclusion, and ion exchange chromatography.

Foster City, CA9 days ago

$40–$44 Per Hour

The successful candidate will work closely with scientists across Protein Science and Research to generate high-quality data and reagents, while contributing to efficient laboratory operations execution. This individual will contribute as a hands-on laboratory scientist, executing protein production, purification, and analytical workflows that support multiple CAR-T and cell therapy programs.

Foster City, CA9 days ago

$44–$44.54 Per Hour

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.

San Leandro, CA17 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.

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Fremont, CA3 days ago

Full-time

Protocol Development: Author robust study protocols, develop data analysis/calculation worksheets, and execute benchtop laboratory testing in strict accordance with approved protocols. The generation of these experimental results will directly support the compilation of technical performance chapters for regulatory dossiers, ensuring compliance with the European Union's In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR).

Mountain View, CA30+ days ago

$71.64–$86 Per Hour

As a Research Associate in Strain Build, you will be a core member of the laboratory team, responsible for the hands-on design, build, and validation of engineered microbial strains for internal model data generation and partnered projects. Strain Engineering: Execute and optimize complex strain construction workflows using modern molecular biology techniques (e.g., Gibson assembly, Golden Gate, CRISPR/Cas9, etc.).

Foster City, CA30+ days ago

Specific Responsibilities We are seeking a highly motivated creative and collaborative individual with a background in immunology and strong interest in investigating Client approaches to achieve drug-free remission or cure of HIV infection. The goal of our team is to rigorously test the most promising of these approaches so that we can rapidly advance them to the clinic and meaningfully improve treatment options for people living with HIV.

South San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

Perform molecular assays, including DNA/RNA purification, DNA electrophoresis, RT-PCR, QPCR, ddPCR. Work independently on projects as well as collaborate and communicate effectively across teams to ensure project timelines are met.

San Leandro, CA17 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.

South San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

$140,000–$170,000 Per Year

Septerna is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA on a mission to develop life-changing medicines for patients with the vision to become the industry-leading G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-focused drug discovery company. To join our ambitious team, be prepared to bring your real self to work every day; grow and learn from a talented team of drug hunters, scientists, and business professionals; and contribute your passion, creativity, and energy to accomplish our mission.

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Fremont, CA4 days ago

$35–$40 Per Hour

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, bioengineering or related life sciences disciplineExperience with In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) product development and regulatory environments is highly preferred. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

South San Francisco, CA17 days ago

$25–$27 Per Hour

Consent to Communication and Use of AI Technology: By submitting your application for this position and providing your email address(es) and/or phone number(s), you consent to receive text (SMS), email, and/or voice communication whether automated (including auto telephone dialing systems or automatic text messaging systems), pre-recorded, AI-assisted, or individually initiated from Aditi Consulting, our agents, representatives, or affiliates at the phone number and/or email address you have provided. You represent and warrant that the email address(es) and/or telephone number(s) you provided to us belong to you and that you are permitted to receive calls, text (SMS) messages, and/or emails at these contacts.

South San Francisco, CA17 days ago

$28–$29.27 Per Hour

Job Description:Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in either academic or industry settings, with strong experience in protein purification techniques. The individual will contribute to multiple projects by executing established laboratory protocols, maintaining accurate experimental records, and supporting protein production workflows.

South San Francisco, CA17 days ago

$28–$29.27 Per Hour

This associate scientist will work closely with an energetic research team to execute quantitative experiments and generate high quality data by using cutting-edge platforms for RNA analysisThis role will focus heavily on routine molecular biology and genomics workflows, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, RNA sequencing, and NGS library preparation support. The Discovery Genomics group in the Target Discovery & Biology (TD&B) is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist in the field of molecular biology to join the NGS wet-lab team at our research facility in South San Francisco.

Foster City, CA9 days ago

$40–$44.53 Per Hour

The successful candidate will work closely with scientists across Protein Science and Research to generate high-quality data and reagents, while contributing to efficient laboratory operations and experimental execution. Protein Production & PurificationExecute recombinant protein expression and purification workflows across multiple expression systems (e.g., mammalian cell culture, transient transfections).

South San Francisco, CA24 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.

Berkeley, CA30+ days ago

Start Date: ImmediateRESPONSIBILITIES:Support day-to-day operations in QC microbiology laboratoriesConduct microbiological tests on in-process samples including growth promotion testingSupport method verifications for clinical and commercial productsQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Requirement(s): Bachelor"s degree in Microbiology or a related scientific field with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry and/or in a GMP environment. Job Title: Microbiologist Location: Berkeley, CAZip Code: 94710Keyword's: #Berkeleyjobs; #Microbiologistjobs.

Foster City, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

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.

South San Francisco, CA17 days ago

Description: The Discovery Genomics group in the *** Target Discovery & Biology (TD&B) is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist in the field of molecular biology to join the NGS wet-lab team at our research facility in South San Francisco. This associate scientist will work closely with an energetic research team to execute quantitative experiments and generate high quality data by using cutting-edge platforms for RNA analysis.

Foster City, CA9 days ago

$40–$44.53 Per Hour

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Fremont, CA4 days ago

$35–$40 Per Hour

South San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

$121,500–$141,750 Per Year

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental methods and results; manage datasets; prepare clear, concise data summaries and presentations for internal project team meetings and program reviews.

South San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Hands-on experience with in vivo techniques including dosing route of administration (i.v., i.p., p.o., i.n., i.t., r.o., i.d., s.c.), bleeds (r.o., cheek, tail), necropsy (organ collection (intestine/colon, lung, lymphnodes, spleen, liver, kidney, skin), cardiac bleed, lung BAL collection).

San Francisco, California30+ 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.

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Foster City, CA4 days ago

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.

San Jose, California30+ days ago

$95,400–$168,000 Per Year
Full-time

The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. We are committed to the development of a novel technology platform allowing progress in genome-wide visualization of spatially resolved 3D chromosome and chromatin architecture in individual cells and cell populations in situ.

Berkeley, CA30+ days ago

$70,000–$95,000

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Berkeley, CA30+ days ago

$82,000–$117,875 Per Year

As a Senior Research Associate, you will support the project lead in operating automated DNA synthesizers and purification systems, working closely with Oligonucleotide scientists to develop and execute oligonucleotide synthesis across a range of scales. Reporting to the Senior Scientist, you will work alongside a team of multidisciplinary scientists to execute and develop processes for the synthesis, purification and characterization of oligonucleotides at scale, enabling Glyphic's mission of developing next-generation single-molecule protein sequencing assays.

Milpitas, CA30+ days ago

You will assist in experimental design, data collection, and analysis while collaborating with scientists to advance our MRD assay. Ensure accurate and consistent recording of experiment methods, materials and results; keep a high-quality laboratory notebook.

South San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

$103,400–$192,000 Per Year

Roche/Genentech's Department of Cell and Tissue Genomics - Oncology is seeking a creative and highly motivated Scientist to drive discovery biology in the role of tumor suppressor proteins (TSP) in cancer using state-of-the-art single-cell and epigenomic profiling. Develop and apply robust computational workflows for single-cell data processing, QC, integration, differential testing, trajectory inference, and gene regulatory network inference; collaborate with bioinformatics/AI-ML partners on predictive and interpretable models for target discovery.

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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South San Francisco, CA4 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.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

The candidate will work cross-functionally with Chemistry, Microfluidics, custom plastic consumables, Assay Development, and Production teams to develop, optimize, validate, and transfer new chemistries and processes required to produce 10x reagents and consumables. Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action driven, flexible in changing direction and methods, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, succeed in communicating with all levels within the organization and provide immediate contribution.

san carlos, CA30+ days ago

$54–$60 Per Hour

The successful candidate may interface closely with the cross-functional team, write detailed technical reports, present experimental results internally, and may potentially interface with external CMO partners. Requirements: MSc in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or similar degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience, or BSc with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.

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Microbiology Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Associate Scientist US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Associate Director, Environment Monitoring and Microbiology Allogene Therapeutics

Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist - Microbiology (Short Hour) Sutter Health

Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology - Part Time Sutter Health

Medical Lab Technician (Limited Term) - Microbiology Sutter Health

Lab Associate III Microbiology - Short Hour Sutter Health

Lab Associate III Microbiology- Short Hour Sutter Health

Associate Scientist - Biology II* Mindlance

Associate Scientist - Biology II* The Fountain Group LLC

Associate Scientist - Biology II Leadstack Inc

Associate Scientist - Biology II Net2Source

Research Associate - Biology - II Integrated Resources, Inc

Research Associate, Biology ZymoChem

Scientist LanceSoft Inc

Hardware Engineer (II) Mindlance

Research Associate - Biology - II* ACL Digital

Research Associate, Molecular and Cellular Biology MYOVENTIVE

Sr Research Associate/ Scientist, Enzyme Development ZymoChem

Staff Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biology (industry experience required) Septerna

Scientist II, Research and Development : 26-01566 Akraya Inc.

Associate Scientist Aditi Consulting

Associate Scientist- #26-11872 US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Associate Scientist #26-11875 US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Associate Scientist (Contract) Protein Sciences Varite, Inc

Associate Scientist The Steely Group

Microbiologist Belcan

Research Associate - Biology - II LanceSoft Inc

Associate Scientist Aequor Technologies LLC

Associate Scientist II - Protein Sciences Integrated Resources, Inc

Scientist II Integrated Resources, Inc

Associate Scientist Cytokinetics Inc

Associate Scientist, In vivo Pharmacology, Inflammation Amgen Inc

Microbiologist Mercor

Protein Scientist Lancesoft

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

Senior Research Associate Bruker

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

Senior Research Associate, Reagents (Oligo Chemistry) Glyphic Biotechnologies

Research Associate AccuraGen

Scientist 3, Genomic Technology, Oncology Genentech Inc

Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology ImmunEdge, Inc

Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Development (Contract) Allogene Therapeutics

Senior Scientist- Process Chemistry 10X Genomics Inc

Senior Associate Scientist (contract), Upstream Polysaccharide Process Development Vaxcyte Inc

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