What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at The Fountain Group?
Translational Research Scientist located in South San Francisco, CA (Onsite).
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and independent contract Scientist 3 to lead lab-based translational research and discovery efforts in the department’s Immuno-Oncology Translational Research group.
- This is a hands-on, lab-based position in which you will design, perform, and analyze in-vitro and ex vivo experiments to validate biological and therapeutic hypotheses derived from clinical biomarker data, real-world data, and other sources.
- Elucidate mechanisms of action and resistance to enable in-depth understanding of fundamental disease biology, as well as experimentally validate novel therapeutic targets.
- Inform pharmacodynamic biomarker strategies for immunotherapies, tumor-targeted therapies, and combination therapies.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts from across gRED to synthesize, integrate, and interpret experimental and computational findings to inform decision-making on key projects and programs.
- Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40hrs./week
- Pay Rate: $75 – 83/Hour
Qualifications:
Education and Industry Experience:
- Bachelor or Master Degree with 7 Years of Significant Industry Experience
- PhD Preferred (Background in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or Related) with Industry Experience
Skills:
- Deep understanding of cancer immunology, oncogenic signaling pathways (RAS, PI3K), and translational drug development, as evidenced by first-author publications, patents, and past success in R&D.
- Experience in NSCLC, SCLC, or CRC disease biology, highly preferred.
- Expertise in independently leading lab-based research projects involving a wide repertoire of experimental techniques such as conventional/spectral flow cytometry, biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, and immune function assays.
- Familiarity with in vivo pharmacology, single-cell workflows, and spatial omics would be helpful.
- Experience in developing and validating clinical biomarker assays and strategies would also be advantageous.
- Contract to Start, conversion/extension on performance
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
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The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”
Salary : $75 - $83
