Associate Scientist
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Associate Scientist - Onsite for a contract position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in South San Francisco, CA. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.
This role is for an early-career scientist to work in a collaborative pathology lab environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on immunohistochemistry (IHC) laboratory experience, including exposure to auto-stainers or instrument-based staining workflows.This position will focus on developing and implementing specialized tissue-based assays to support preclinical model development.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays and in situ hybridization (ISH)
- Perform tissue-based assays and histology work
- Operate staining platforms and imaging systems
- Assist with performing image analysis and interpreting data
- Collaborate with Pathologists, Scientists and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects
- Work as part of a cross-functional team to provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development
- Organize and present data, including all documentation in required lab information systems and databases
Requirements:
- Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of scientific experience
- Hands-on experience with Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Experience with Digital Image Analysis
- Experience with automated staining workflows
- Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
Desired skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in cellular biology, molecular biology or related discipline
- Two or more years of experience in molecular pathology in an industry setting
- Basic hands-on experience in a variety of pathology-based methodologies including multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence imaging and other advanced microscopy, and specialized tissue sectioning
- Experience with Leica Bond, Ventana, Dako and/or Intellipath is preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills
Pay range: up to $30.32 per hour
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.