Date Posted: 01/28/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 496229
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Scientist
Job Location: South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8-5 PM PST
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 45.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 49.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Data Analysis, Data Entry, FACS, Written Communication
Experience Desired: Hands-on preclinical R&D experience preferred, preferably within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting (1-2 yrs); Experience with database entry and management. (1-2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Education:
• BS or MS degree in Biological and/or data science or similar.
Requirements:
• 1–2 years of hands-on preclinical R&D experience preferred, preferably within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
• Basic understanding of animal physiology and cell culture.
• Familiarity with bioanalytical techniques such as ELISA, FACS, and LCMS.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and the ability to apply coding techniques to manage large datasets is preferred.
• Experience with database entry and management.
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and an independent thinker.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated effectiveness in a team setting are required.
Role Overview:
• We are seeking a highly motivated research associate to join the Translational Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD) Department.
• This role is part of a multidisciplinary group that supports and applies preclinical PKPD tools to determine the PK and metabolic fate of candidate therapeutics.
• The successful candidate will bridge the gap between PKPD study support and data informatics, contributing to nonclinical study execution, database management, and the development of analytical workflows.
• This role is unique in its dual focus: performing traditional nonclinical PKPD study execution while actively driving the department's transition toward automated data workflows and advanced informatics.
• The successful candidate will help "sunset" manual processes in favor of programmatic solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Study Management: Contribute to outsourcing PK study design, monitoring, and execution.
• Laboratory Support: Perform lab-related activities including dose material preparation and possible sample/tissue preparation (note - this
is a very minor component of the role)
• Data Analysis & Informatics: Conduct PK data analysis and maintain/update departmental databases.
• Coding & Reporting: Utilize coding techniques to streamline data entry, perform statistical analysis, and generate study reports.
• Communication: Actively participate in department interactions and deliver department presentations regarding study findings.
Department: Translational Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Working Model: On-site 5 days/week
Interview process: Two Rounds (1st round - Hiring Manager; 2nd round panel) - **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.
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