Scientist I/II, Investigative Toxicology

Job Title: Scientist I/II, Investigative Toxicology

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $45.00/hr - $48.51/hr (W2)

Job ID: 412037

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Scientist I/II, Investigative Toxicology to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in in vitro and ex vivo toxicology, primary and immortalized cell culture, and assay development and a proven ability to design and execute hypothesis-driven studies to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity and support safety assessments across drug discovery and development.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and implement biological assays, including cytotoxicity and metabolic assessments, flow cytometry, high content imaging, and microscopy.


• Cultivate, expand, and characterize primary cells and cell lines from diverse tissues for in vitro screening.


• Maintain accurate documentation, write protocols, and contribute to study reports and publications.


• Adhere to SOPs and quality standards to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.


• Analyze, interpret, and present data to cross-functional stakeholders.


• Collaborate with internal partners to support target safety assessment, lead optimization, and issue mitigation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture of primary and immortalized cells.


• Hands-on experience with cell viability assays, Luminex/ELISA, gene expression analysis, high content screening, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to integrate findings and present results.


• Excellent written documentation skills and familiarity with SOP-driven environments.


• 1-3+ years of laboratory experience with hypothesis-driven research.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with complex in vitro model systems.


• Prior experience supporting investigative toxicology studies across discovery and development.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in pharmacology, pharmaceutical science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, physiology, or related discipline required.


• Master s degree preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods.


• Repetitive tasks including cell culture, pipetting, and labeling.


• Collaboration across the Investigative Toxicology team and with stakeholders.


• Work with potentially hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutics, biological hazards, and human primary cells following safety procedures.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Opportunities for growth with global clients


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

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