Metabolic Associate Scientist

South San Francisco, CA | Onsite (5 days/week)
12‑Month W2 Contract | $50-$57/hr (Contract to permanent position!)

We are partnering with a growing, innovative biotechnology organization to hire a Metabolic Associate Scientist to support early‑stage discovery and assay development programs. This role is for a hands‑on bench scientist who enjoys variety, fast execution, and working closely with senior scientists in a collaborative lab environment, with a focus on adipocyte cell experience.

In this role you will

Utilize strong, diverse bench skills with an emphasis on mammalian cell culture
Work with multiple molecular and cell‑based techniques
Comfortable with managing long-term or challenging systems
Provide expertise in large assay analysis with mammalian cells
- Cell staining or phenotypic assays
- Antibody‑based or biochemical assays
- Complex or multi‑step cell culture workflows

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's plus 5 years or Master's plus 2 years as a Research Scientist
Experience with adipocyte (immortalized, primary) cell culture OR experience with complex cellular systems (e.g., iPSC, organoids, co-cultures) Basic assays (e.g., RNA extraction
-> qPCR, ELISAs, WBs)
Worked in a small to mid‑size biotech or pharma environment REQUIRED
Willingness to work fully onsite in South San Francisco

Preferred Experience

Transfecting cells, especially siRNAs
Experience with metabolic assays (e.g., Seahorse, mitochondrial assessments)
Experience with immunofluorescence imaging

Key Responsibilities

Execute hands‑on bench work supporting assay development and discovery studies
Perform mammalian cell culture experiments
Run and support assays including Western blots, ELISAs, HTRFs, qPCR.
Maintain accurate bench documentation in accordance with GLP standards
Support multiple projects simultaneously as priorities shift
Collaborate cross‑functionally with scientists and technical experts

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Self‑starter mindset with strong execution skills
Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, collaborative team
Adaptable and open to learning new assays and techniques
Enjoys variety and contributing across multiple projects

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