Scientist - Molecular Biology (Cloning)
Company: Dawar Consulting, Inc.
Role summary
Scientist - Molecular Biology (Cloning) is a contract role at Dawar Consulting, Inc. in San Diego, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Scientist - Molecular Biology (Cloning)
- Company
- Dawar Consulting, Inc.
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- contract
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
You have a fantastic opportunity to dive into molecular biology research with this hands-on cloning role at Dawar Consulting. It’s an ideal way to gain essential lab experience without the barrier of a degree, offering a great entry point for someone eager to build a career in the life sciences.
Job description
Our client, a world
leader in life sciences, is looking for a Scientist - Molecular Biology, based
in San Diego, CA.
Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate : $45/hr -
$49/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Paid
Sick leave, 401K
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.
Key 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
Qualifications:
Degree
in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. 1-3 years applied
experience in field.
Proven
experience with various cloning techniques (e.g., Gibson Assembly, Golden
Gate, Restriction/Ligation).
Experience
with nanoplasmid cloning and production workflows is preferred
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.
Experience
with mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays and flow cytometry is a
plus
If interested, please
share your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com / akansha@dawarconsulting.com
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