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Scientist I

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 08/31/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12795 Pay Rate: $28.00 - $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.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist 2 (contractor) to join the Translational Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD) department within Development Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative drug discovery and development by developing and applying cutting-edge in vitro assays that help characterize and optimize the PK properties of therapeutic candidates. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing biochemical (e.g., ELISA) and cell-based assays, as well as developing and optimizing automated assay workflows to support research and development projects at our South San Francisco location. Beyond hands-on laboratory work, you will play an important role in interpreting and communicating scientific findings. Responsibilities include developing and following assay protocols, analyzing and documenting experimental results, authoring technical reports, presenting data and insights to cross-functional teams, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing laboratory environment.

Job Requirements

Core Qualifications:
  • Ligand Binding & Bioanalytical Assays: Proven experience and expertise with Ligand Binding Assays (e.g., ELISA) and bioanalytical assay development are required.
  • Automation: Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting automated assay platforms is highly desired.
  • Execution & Reliability: Strong dedication to generating high-quality, reproducible data efficiently while managing multiple project timelines and working effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Cell Biology Techniques: Previous experience with cell culture maintenance and passaging is a major plus.
  • Biophysical & Analytical Methods: Prior experience with mass spectrometry, biomolecular interaction platforms (e.g., Octet, Biacore), and other biochemical assay formats are preferred.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and task-prioritization skills.

Education & Experience:
  • BS/MS in Biological Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related discipline (or sub-discipline) with a minimum of 1 years of hands-on assay development experience in an industry setting.

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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