Scientist II - Translational Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD)

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology, is looking for a “Scientist II

• Translational Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD)" based out of South San Francisco, CA. Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Pay Rate: $49/hr DOE Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with ligand-binding assays, including ELISA, and bioanalytical assay development. Experience operating and troubleshooting automated assay platforms is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative scientist with strong experimental, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and execute in vitro biochemical, ligand-binding, bioanalytical, and cell-based assays to support drug discovery and development programs. Perform and support the development of ELISA and other ligand-binding assays (LBA). Develop, optimize, and follow detailed assay protocols and experimental procedures.

Generate high-quality, accurate, and reproducible experimental data. Develop and optimize automated assay workflows to improve laboratory efficiency and throughput. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated assay platforms and laboratory instrumentation. Perform cell culture maintenance, passaging, and cell-based assays, as required.

Required Qualifications BS or MS degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline. Minimum of 1 year of hands-on assay development experience in an industry setting. Demonstrated hands-on experience with ligand-binding assays and bioanalytical assay development.

Strong experience with ELISA or similar immunoassay platforms. Experience developing, optimizing, and executing laboratory assays.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting automated assay platforms or automated liquid-handling systems. Experience with mammalian cell culture, cell maintenance, and cell passaging. Experience performing cell-based assays. Experience with mass spectrometry, including LC-MS or LC-MS/MS. Experience with biomolecular interaction platforms such as Octet/BLI or Biacore/SPR.

If interested, please send us your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/kavitha@dawarconsulting.com