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TEMP - Scientist, Lead Generation Biology

US CA San Diego💼 Full-time💰 $43–$43🗓 2026-07-02 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead generation and in vitro pharmacology support for drug discovery projects, focusing on lead optimization and new target screening.

Role type

Senior IC in vitro pharmacology scientist (lead generation)

Builds

Robust biochemical and cell-based assays, SAR data, and reproducible in vitro results for lead identification and optimization.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Neuroscience / In vitro pharmacology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

in vitro pharmacology, biochemical assay development, cell/tissue culture (recombinant/primary), data analysis, experimental design, GPCR/kinase/ion channel assays, liquid handling automation, LIMS systems, electrophysiology (MEA), radioisotope handling

Preferred skills

primary cell culture (CNS), GPCR/kinase/ion channel assay development, liquid handling automation, LIMS systems, GPCR/kinase/ion channel assays, electrophysiology based assays

Technologies

LIMS systems, automated equipment, modern automation tools

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize biochemical and cell-based assays; Design, validate, and execute in vitro pharmacology assays; Perform routine assays for lead identification; Conduct MOA studies (neurite outgrowth, electrophysiology, MEA, immunostaining); Analyze and interpret assay data to identify lead compounds; Document protocols and present data summaries; Improve process efficiency and research quality.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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