Associate Scientist / Scientist I

$91,000 - $175,000/Yr

Soleil Labs, LLC - South San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

South San Francisco, CA

About the position

The Associate Scientist / Scientist I position at TCG Labs-Soleil focuses on in vitro pharmacology, where the selected candidate will contribute to drug discovery efforts by designing and optimizing biochemical and cell-based assays. This role requires collaboration with various teams to analyze data and provide insights that drive project decisions, all while maintaining meticulous records of experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays to assess potential drug candidate activities.
• Collaborate with in vivo pharmacology scientists to support endpoint sample analysis or establish ex vivo cellular assays.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and generate actionable insights for project decision-making.
• Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in antibody discovery or protein science.
• Maintain meticulous records of experiments and electronic lab notebook entries.
• Provide regular progress updates and present data at internal team meetings.

Requirements

• M.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology or other relevant discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, or B.S. with equivalent experience.
• Strong cell culture skills including experience with cell lines and primary cells.
• Extensive experience in developing and optimizing cell-based assays using platforms such as flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, Luminex, and qPCR.
• Experience in molecular and cell biology techniques such as CRISPR, cell transfection, and stable cell line generation.
• Experience working on cellular models of diverse disease areas, including immune-related diseases and oncology.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation using relevant software and statistical tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in drug discovery processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in drug development.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance