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Scientist I

RD Partners
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Scientist I in San Diego, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Scientist I:

· Design and clone expression vectors and IVT donor plasmids to support research initiatives.

· Execute DNA and mRNA transfections in mouse and human cell lines.

· Assess nucleic acid expression through molecular methods like qPCR, reporter assays and Western blotting.

· Maintenance of detailed electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and preparation of summary slides

What we are looking for in a Scientist I:

· Bachelor's degree with 2 years or a Master's degree with 1 years of experience in molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.

· Molecular Biology: Required proficiency in advanced cloning (Gibson assembly, Golden Gate, site-directed mutagenesis) and IVT.

· Functional Assays: Hands-on expertise in measuring transgene delivery success via reporter assays and qRT-PCR.

· Cell Culture: Preferred experience in genetic manipulation of cell lines and primary cells (e.g., T cells, monocytes, hepatocytes).

· Software/Tools: Desired proficiency in Snapgene, Prism, and MS Office.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$72,933 - $91,166 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page.

R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Company Description
R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.

Salary : $72,933 - $91,166

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