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Associate Scientist

SSi People
South San Francisco, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2027
Job Title: Associate Scientist

Location: South San Francisco, California (On-Site)

Job Summary: We are representing a company seeking an Associate Scientist to support hands-on laboratory work across NGS sample and library preparation, basic histology, and cell culture. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented scientist who can produce reliable data, collaborate effectively, and contribute to a busy research environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform sample preparation, library preparation, and QC for NGS sequencing workflows.
  • Carry out basic histology activities, including sectioning, staining, and imaging of tissue samples.
  • Perform basic cell culture and support routine experimental work under limited supervision.
  • Analyze and record experiments, communicate findings to the work group, and help troubleshoot equipment or experimental issues.

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree, or an Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 6 years of experience.
  • Hands-on experience with NGS library preparation and sequencing.
  • Experience with basic histological techniques and RNA in-situ hybridization.
  • Experience with spatial and single-cell transcriptomics.

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.

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