Senior Research Associate

YOH Services LLC
United States, California, South San Francisco
Mar 14, 2025
Senior Research Associate Category: Scientific Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-383306 Yoh is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, and laboratory-focused Senior Research Associate who will play a key role in designing and executing cell-based assays and developing new platforms to evaluate compounds. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the generation of novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. Industry: Discovery and Development Location: South San Francisco, CA Compensation: $36-$40 per hour (based upon experience) Type: 12 month contract Job Functions Design research experiments and work independently to execute experiments. Perform in vitro cellular assays to profile compounds, enable mechanism of action studies for potential anti-cancer therapeutics Generate engineered cell lines for screening assays Maintain and culture tumor and non-tumorigenic cell lines Conduct cell-based assays using CTG (CellTiter-Glo), IncuCyte, colony formation assays and other technologies to evaluate cell viability and proliferation. Analyze and interpret scientific data and build data decks in PowerPoint Troubleshoot assays to ensure high quality data Interface closely with scientists in the research group to ensure efforts are aligned to the scientific project goals Present data and report on project status at individual, Biology group and project meetings Education, Licensure, and/or Experience A minimum of a B.S. degree in cancer/cell/molecular biology or related area B.S. or M.S. with 2+ years of relevant research experience, preferably in drug discovery in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Expertise in mammalian cell culture using aseptic tissue culture techniques and cell-based assays to evaluate viability(siRNA/shRNA, small molecule compound screening), protein level analysis (western blot), gene expression analysis (qRT-PCR)and other functional/molecular biology assays Experience with flow cytometry and immunofluorescence is a plus Experience in 3D spheroid assays is a plus. Ability to develop, optimize and troubleshoot new cell-based assays Efficient time management and the ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously. Adaptability to shifting priorities and timelines while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. Attention to detail and enthusiasm for integrating basic science learnings with drug discovery efforts. Estimated Min Rate: $36.00 Estimated Max Rate: $40.00 #IND-SPG Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.