NEW JOB OPENING
MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST - MOLECULAR CLONING & CELL THERAPY
IN San Diego, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 08/19/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506009
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Molecular Biologist - Molecular Cloning & Cell Therapy
Job Location: San Diego, CA, USA, 92134
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 48.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Biology
Experience Desired: Experience with mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays and flow cytometry is a plus (1+ yrs); Experience with various cloning techniques (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. 1-3 years of applied experience in the field.



Required Skills:

• Proven experience with various cloning techniques (e.g., Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate, Restriction/Ligation).

• Proficiency with sequence analysis software (e.g., Benchling, SnapGene, Geneious).

• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.



Preferred Skills:

• Experience with nanoplasmid cloning and production workflows is preferred

• Experience with mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays and flow cytometry is a plus



Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Molecular Biologist to join our Cell Therapy Technologies team. This role is central to our molecular cloning core, responsible for designing and executing cloning strategies to support multiple pipeline programs. As a core operator within our research pipeline, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to advance our cell therapy programs from discovery to functional validation.



Responsibilities:

• Independently design and execute molecular assays to generate and characterize novel nucleic acids for use across multiple Cell Therapy programs.

• Perform sequence analysis and quality control of generated constructs.

• Independently or with the team, troubleshoot technical issues, resolve problems and optimize cloning workflows.

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized laboratory records.

• As needed by team, additional responsibilities may include cell culture, in vitro cell-based assays, and/or flow cytometry
  • **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.**


 

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