NEW JOB OPENING
RESEARCH SCIENTIST
IN Foster City, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 03/02/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 497787
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Research Scientist
Job Location: Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8 - 5 PT
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 57.50
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Biochemistry, ELISA, Molecular Biology
Experience Desired: Drug discovery experience in oncology or immuno-oncology (5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description


Required Education:

• Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in immunology, immuno-oncology, cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry in industry or academia.



Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Direct experience in research drug discovery and target identification/validation in oncology or immuno-oncology is highly desirable.

• Solid understanding of fundamental immunology concepts, including innate and adaptive immunity, antigen presentation, cytokine signaling, and immune regulation.

• Proficiency in primary T cell-based functional assays such as activation, proliferation and cytotoxicity.

• Experience in conducting and optimizing cell-based assays, as well as performing studies to assess immune responses in human and animal models (including whole blood, PBMCs, and various primary cell subsets).

• Hands-on experience in general molecular and cell biology methods, including mammalian cell culture, multi-color flow cytometry, western blot, ELISA/Luminex/MSD, and CRISPR technology.

• Highly organized, with demonstrated rigor in documenting experimental design, execution, and data analysis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.



Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute in vitro and in vivo immunological assays, with study design, data analysis, and interpretation conducted under scientific guidance to support drug candidate initiation and advancement.

• Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to accelerate early-stage discovery activities and/or enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in the oncology, protein engineering, chemistry, translational medicine, biomarker and clinical group

• Presents research findings and recommendations to senior staff and contribute to preparation of research reports, manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings



Client is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior associate Scientist/Scientist to join our Immuno-oncology group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the discovery, research, and development of novel immunotherapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs of cancer patients. S/he/they will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

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  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
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