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Scientist I

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 02/13/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12518 Pay Rate: $35.00-$47.00 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.

Role Overview:

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Scientist I and play a vital role in advancing groundbreaking therapies. In this position, you will contribute to the translational pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (tPKPD) department, supporting preclinical studies that inform the development of life-saving medicines. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on study execution with cutting-edge data informatics and process automation, helping transform traditional workflows into efficient, automated systems. Your work will directly impact the success of preclinical research and support the company’s mission to bring innovative treatments to patients worldwide.

Job Requirements


Required Skills:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Data Science, or a related field
  • 1-2 years of hands-on preclinical R&D experience, preferably in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment
  • Basic understanding of animal physiology and cell culture techniques
  • Familiarity with bioanalytical methods such as ELISA, FACS, and LC-MS
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis and coding, with the ability to manage large datasets
  • Experience with database entry, management, and updating
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Advanced coding skills in languages such as R, Python, or similar for data analysis and automation
  • Experience with laboratory sample/tissue preparation is a plus
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis and report generation
  • Familiarity with laboratory automation tools and workflows

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Data Science, or related disciplines; Master’s degree preferred
  • 1-2 years of relevant industry experience in preclinical research, with a focus on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to contribute to outsourcing activities including PK study design, monitoring, and execution
  • Willingness to support minor laboratory sample preparation activities
  • Ability to participate actively in cross-functional department meetings and deliver presentations on study findings
  • Prior experience with data coding and statistical analysis tools is advantageous

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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