Biologist II
About The Position
The Biologist II is responsible for assay development and quantitative data analysis within the Pain and Neuronal Health Group. The role requires hands-on skills in standard molecular biology and mammalian cell culture, attention to detail, and collaboration with scientists in neuroscience, immunology, translational science, and other project teams across multiple research sites. The position is based in South San Francisco, California, within the Consumer Products Services division and reports to a Manager. The role involves conducting and documenting in vitro and ex vivo experiments, supporting assay development and execution, performing microscopy and molecular and cellular biology methods, and maintaining accurate laboratory records. The position also involves preparing and maintaining equipment, supplies, and laboratory spaces, while following client requirements, company quality systems, and health, safety, security, and environmental policies. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility to meet departmental needs and complete assigned projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
- At least two years of relevant laboratory experience with molecular biology and mammalian cell culture techniques.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including transient and stable transfection.
- Proficiency in immunostaining, PCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
- Experience with assay development and optimization.
- Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in group settings with colleagues and clients.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines.
- Individual and team work ethic.
- Proficiency with Windows, Word, and Excel.
- Attention to detail, a positive attitude, self-motivation, and a high level of engagement.
- Ability to champion company values, present facts and recommendations effectively, and apply technical problem-solving and process-improvement skills.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with primary immune or stromal cell culture and cell-based functional assays.
- Live-cell, time-lapse, or in vivo imaging experience.
- Experience in ion channel biology, electrophysiology support, or neuroscience/pain research.
Responsibilities
- Perform, analyze, and document in vitro and ex vivo experiments using cell lines, primary cells, human biospecimens, and other disease-relevant model systems.
- Support development, optimization, and routine execution of assays for target validation, mechanism studies, and compound profiling.
- Conduct immunostaining and quantitative microscopy in cells and tissues, and acquire, organize, and analyze imaging data using established workflows.
- Perform molecular and cellular biology methods, including mammalian cell culture, protein assays, PCR-based methods, western blotting, and sample processing.
- Support protein- and cell-based profiling using methods such as ELISA, multiplex assays, and flow cytometry, depending on project needs.
- Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebook records and document protocols and results clearly.
- Collaborate with electrophysiologists and pharmacologists to align construct and cell line design with experimental needs.
- Record and report test data accurately and promptly in electronic or handwritten notebooks as needed.
- Prepare equipment for testing according to prescribed standards and specifications.
- Maintain supplies, laboratory cleanliness, and analytical instrumentation.
- Prepare stock solutions and keep shelves and reagents stocked.
- Maintain current knowledge of methods and products being tested.
- Follow client guidelines and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. quality, health, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with client and company management systems in accordance with applicable regulatory agencies.
- Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, based on department needs and workload.
- Live out company Values and Absolutes by shaping a world of trust and ensuring responsible progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
