Immunology Scientist

Job Title: Immunology Scientist

Location: South San Francisco, CA – Fully Onsite

Employment Type: Contract, 4 months with possibility for extensions

Pay Rate: $79.00–$83.23/hour (Determined by experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week | Standard 8-hour shift

Role Overview

BEPC is seeking a PhD-level Immunology Scientist to support a leading biotechnology client’s Immunology Discovery research team in South San Francisco, CA.

This is a highly hands-on laboratory role focused on understanding how intracellular pathways influence immune cell phenotype, tissue migration, and inflammation. The Scientist will apply cellular immunology, molecular biology, and biochemical approaches to investigate disease mechanisms and help validate potential therapeutic targets.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience working with primary human immune cells, in vitro immunological assays, and multidimensional flow cytometry, along with the scientific curiosity and collaborative mindset needed to contribute within a multidisciplinary discovery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments investigating immune cell biology, intracellular signaling pathways, migration, and inflammation.
• Isolate primary immune cells from human blood and prepare cells for downstream experimental analysis.
• Develop and perform in vitro immunological and cell-based assays to investigate disease pathways and therapeutic targets.
• Perform multidimensional flow cytometry for immune cell characterization and functional analysis.
• Apply molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular immunology techniques to advance discovery research.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, troubleshoot technical challenges, and communicate findings clearly.
• Maintain accurate and organized experimental documentation.
• Collaborate closely with scientists and multidisciplinary research teams to achieve project objectives.
• Contribute creative scientific ideas and problem-solving approaches to evolving research questions.

Qualifications Required

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience isolating immune cells for downstream analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with primary human blood cell isolation.
• Strong hands-on background in cellular and molecular immunology.
• Experience developing or executing in vitro immunological assays.
• Hands-on experience with multidimensional flow cytometry.
• Strong experimental troubleshooting and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Preferred

• Experience with cell engineering, including protein overexpression and/or CRISPR-mediated knockout techniques.
• Hands-on experience collecting tissues from rodents, including colon, spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.
• Experience analyzing single-cell RNA-seq or bulk RNA-seq data.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence.

We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

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About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.