Job Title: Biologist (3-5 Years)
Position Type: Contract 12 months
Location: San Diego, CA
Shift: M-F 8-5
Pay: $45/hour + (depending up experience)

Qualifications:
• BA/BS/MS/PhD in protein sciences, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, life sciences or a related field.
• MS with 1+ years experience (academic research setting and/or industry) BS with 2+ years experience, 3+ years experience (academic research setting and/or industry)
• Hands-on experience, working in a laboratory in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical/academic setting.
• Hands-on experience of protein purification techniques such as IMAC, SEC, IEX are desirable as is experience with the Phynexus and Akta protein purification technology.
• Desire to cross-train and flex between sub-groups (protein expression/purification/characterization) is a must.
• Strong team player who inspires colleagues to solve difficult problems and develop efficient workflows.
• The candidate must be self-motivated but always maintain focus on why we are here and who is important i.e. the patients and their families/caregivers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and interact well with colleagues, vendors, contractors, scientific advisors, and staff at all levels.
• Highly organized with excellent analytical, documentation and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities:

• This position offers the opportunity to be part of discovery teams focused on creating novel, highly specific and selective drugs for genetically identified targets.
• The Protein Scientist will support the internal and external discovery research efforts across multiple projects and project teams.
• This is an extremely important role where the right person will be able to have a real impact on cutting-edge science, making a real difference in patient’s lives.
• Provide recombinant protein and/or antibody production within a structural biology & oncology setting.
• Execute projects in an efficient manner, working within aggressive timelines.
•  Rapidly communicate scientific results and insights to the team.
• Prepare reports for internal and external purposes including regulatory submissions.
• Continually advance your understanding of current methodology and new/emerging technologies by reading scientific literature
•  Proactively investigate new or different technologies, methods, and service providers to ensure our work is being done in a scientifically sound, efficient, and reasonable way.
• Work closely with biochemists, structure biologists, and biophysical colleagues to understand the quality of proteins required for structure and functional studies.
•  Values quality over quantity, with the ability to prioritize.
• This position’s work environment is in an office and the lab.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.