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Pay Range: $35 to 40 per hour.

Client Industry: Pharmaceutical
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Strong Possibility of Extension)

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Biologist III to support oncology discovery research in a highly execution-focused laboratory environment. This is a bench-heavy role (~90% hands-on lab work) requiring candidates who can step in and execute immediately with minimal ramp-up.

The successful candidate will work under scientific guidance but must be comfortable independently executing experiments and troubleshooting routine issues. This role is not suitable for entry-level or fresh undergraduate candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform extensive mammalian cell culture and tissue culture work
• Engineer, generate, characterize, and maintain stable mammalian cell line models
• Conduct lentiviral workflows, including:Lentivirus production, Infection / spinfection, Generation of stable cell lines
• Apply molecular biology techniques, including:
• Genomic DNA (gDNA) extraction
• Designing and setting up PCR reactions
• Execute routine and complex in vitro experiments with high reproducibility and data quality
• Accurately document experimental methods, observations, and results
• Perform experimental troubleshooting with guidance from senior scientists
• Follow, adapt, and execute laboratory protocols to support early-stage drug discovery
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and procedural standards
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team to support project goals

Required Qualifications

• MS in Biology or related field, OR BS in Biology with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture
• Demonstrated experience generating and maintaining stable cell lines
• Hands-on experience with lentivirus production and transduction
• Practical experience with: PCR setup and experimental design, Genomic DNA extraction
• Solid foundation in cellular and molecular biology
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from scientific leadership
• Comfortable in a highly execution-focused bench role

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Background in oncology or cancer biology (preferred, not required)
• Experience with AAV (Adeno-Associated Virus) workflows
• Exposure to NGS or library preparation
• Experience troubleshooting experiments in a research environment
• Familiarity working in matrixed or cross-functional teams

Benefits:
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)