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Scientist

SSi People
South San Francisco, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2027
Job Title: Scientist

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

Job Summary: We are seeking a Scientist to support discovery biomarker work across cardiometabolic disease and obesity-related research programs. Our team is looking for a hands-on scientist who can independently execute, optimize, troubleshoot, and interpret biomarker assays that help inform key program decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Independently execute biomarker assays, including ELISA, MSD, flow cytometry, qPCR, ligand-binding assays, and related immunoassay platforms.
  • Process and analyze mouse, non-human primate, and human biological samples while following SOPs and EHSS expectations.
  • Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot assays to improve robustness, reproducibility, and fit-for-purpose performance.
  • Generate, review, analyze, and communicate high-quality data in support of discovery-stage programs and internal decision-making.

Required

  • PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline; or BS/MS in a related discipline with 5 years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in assay development, assay execution, and assay troubleshooting in translational or discovery research settings.
  • Strong working knowledge of biomarker assay platforms such as ELISA, MSD, AlphaLISA, Luminex, ligand-binding assays, or related immunoassay technologies.
  • Experience handling in vivo and ex vivo translational biological samples, including mouse, non-human primate, and/or human samples.
  • Proficiency with scientific data analysis and visualization software, including GraphPad Prism, Excel, or comparable tools.
  • Familiarity with SOP-driven laboratory workflows, EHSS expectations, and good documentation practices.

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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