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Research Technician I

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 01/06/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 11989 Pay Rate: $21.00- $40.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

Our client is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. They are among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market and a promising development pipeline.

Seeking a highly talented and passionate Research Technician I for a one-year position to conduct a cutting-edge project in single-cell spatial biology. The successful candidate will conduct advanced genetic screening experiments, focusing on the development of new technologies and the application of pooled genetic perturbation techniques. An essential part of the role will consist of communicating results and iterating on experimental design with members of the lab. This is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and concepts in both experimental and computational biology.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will:
  • Have a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field
  • Be well-versed in designing and executing cell and molecular biology experiments, interpreting data, and making figures
  • Have experience with molecular biology techniques and mammalian tissue culture
  • Particular experience in one or more of viral vector technology, single-cell RNA-seq, CRISPR-based genome editing and programming skills are preferred, but not required
  • Be self-motivated, analytical, highly organized, and have great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Contribute to lab organization and technology development
  • Demonstrate a passion for science and eagerness to learn

The successful candidate may expect from us:
  • An opportunity to gain expertise in state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research
  • Strong exposure in the field of pooled genetic screenings
  • Participation in seminar series featuring academic and industry scientists
  • Mentoring to further develop professional skills and career
  • Campus-like lifestyle with a healthy work-life balance

Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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