Scientist

Scientist I $50 - $54/hr with medical benefits available at a cost 1 year initial contract with possibility of extension Onsite in South San Francisco Work shift (days/times) – 8am - 4pm (flexible) Orion Project Services is teaming up with a market-leading pharmaceutical company on an exciting contract opportunity for a Scientist I. This is a fantastic chance to apply your scientific expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while supporting important research and development activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, safety, and accurate documentation. If you’re eager to grow your experience and contribute to meaningful work within the pharmaceutical industry, we’d love to hear from you. Job Summary: The Cell Line Development Group in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Scientist I/II to join a talented and collaborative team developing CHO cell lines for GMP applications. In this laboratory position the candidate will perform hands-on CHO cell line development and characterization studies in a well-supported and dynamic environment to help advance novel biotherapeutics into human clinical studies. The work will encompass molecular, cellular, and bioprocess development studies relating to the generation and characterization of optimized CHO cell lines for production of our cancer pipeline candidates. Key Responsibilities: CHO Cell Line Development & Execution: Lead the end-to-end execution of CHO cell line development workflows for both pipeline and innovation projects. This includes managing post-transfection selective pressures, high-throughput screening, and scaling cultures from 96-well plates to shake flasks. Monoclonal Cell Line Generation & Banking: Expertly perform single-cell cloning to generate and establish monoclonal CHO cell lines. Create, expand, and meticulously characterize master and working cell banks. Genetic & Molecular Characterization: Engineer and generate complex DNA vector constructs for expressing antibodies and novel protein formats. Perform deep genetic characterization of cell banks by extracting DNA/RNA for analysis via PCR, qPCR/ddPCR, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Advanced Instrumentation & Automation: Skillfully operate and maintain a suite of key laboratory instruments, including ViCell, Octet, flow cytometers, ambr15, HPLC, and automated imagers. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Present scientific updates at cross-functional meetings, collaborating closely with colleagues in purification, analytical, and formulation development to drive projects forward and meet aggressive timelines. Data Integrity & Documentation: Maintain meticulous, contemporaneous records of all experimental designs, data, and analysis in electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), ensuring compliance with AbbVie's standards for data integrity and good documentation practices. Qualifications: Associate Scientist – 0 to 2 years experience Scientist I – 3 to 5 years of experience Experience with CHO cell line development Flow cytometry is preferred dd-PCR is preferred People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.