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Scientist II Translational Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD)


Job Location:

South San Francisco, CA - USA

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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: $34/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.


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Required Skills:

Ligand Binding Assays