Posted 1 October, 2026

Job Id: 631381

Scientist


Location: South San Francisco, CA
Category: Scientific
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
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Job Description

Target PR Range: 29-39/hr DOE
 

Role Overview:
This Scientist will support Discovery Proteomics and internal target-discovery efforts. The position is heavily laboratory-based and requires hands-on experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics, including LC-MS workflows, sample preparation, and proteomics data analysis.

Work may include activities such as sample preparation, pull-down/enrichment-type workflows, PTM analysis, LC-MS operation/troubleshooting, and downstream proteomics data analysis.

Candidate Profile

Preferred Education/Experience:

  • PhD preferred; a fresh PhD is acceptable
  • Master’s degree may be considered with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Previous industry experience is not necessarily required if the candidate has strong, directly applicable academic/research experience

Core Requirements:

  • Hands-on LC-MS / mass spectrometry-based proteomics experience
  • Ability to independently operate, evaluate, and troubleshoot LC-MS systems/workflows
  • Experience with commonly used proteomics data-analysis software
  • Experience preparing samples for mass spectrometry analysis

Strong

We are seeking a Scientist-level contract worker with expertise in LC-MS-based proteomics. The Scientist will support early discovery programs and technology platforms through discovery and targeted proteomic analyses, including cell surface proteomics, proximity labeling, target validation, and mechanism-of-action studies. The role requires hands-on expertise in proteomic sample preparation, LC-MS operation, and quantitative proteomics data analysis.

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