Top 1122 Staff scientist Jobs in Foster City Ca

Staff Scientist-LCMS
Guardant Health —Palo Alto, CA
- $127,585 - $206,400 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics
Thermo Fisher Scientific —South San Francisco, CA
- $129,400 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Staff / Senior Scientist, Assay Development (Chemistry)
Glyphic Biotechnologies —Berkeley, CA
- $123,000 - $187,575 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Perfusionist
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Anatomy knowledge
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
6d
Lab Technician - Mechanical Sample Preparation
JH Technologies, Inc. —Fremont, CA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Postdoctoral Scholar, Coastal Image Analysis and Modeling - NOAA/USGS, San Francisco
Greater Farallones Association —San Francisco, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Principal Scientist, Antibody Discovery
Kelly Services —Mountain View, CA
- $130,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Principal Environmental Professional or Biologist
Onterris —Oakland, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
GMP Manufacturing Manager
Applied StemCell, Inc. —Milpitas, CA
- From $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Lead, Senior, or Principal Biologist
SWCA Environmental Consultants —Half Moon Bay, CA
- $97,344 - $166,133 a year
- Online Application
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Opportunities for advancement
Educator – Weekdays, Part-Time
Hiller Aviation Museum —San Carlos, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Flexible schedule
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Environmental Planner - CEQA in Northern CA
SWCA Environmental Consultants —San Francisco, CA
- $101,861 - $149,485 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- 8 years
- Driver's License
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Opportunities for advancement
Clin Lab Scientist Staff-Point of Care Testing - Full Time - Day, 8 hrs
Stanford Health Care —Palo Alto, CA
- $69.10 - $77.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Staff Applied Scientist
Lyft —San Francisco, CA
- $193,600 - $242,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Staff / Senior Scientist, Bioconjugation Chemistry
Glyphic Biotechnologies —Berkeley, CA
- $123,000 - $187,575 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Scientist I, Analytical Development
Vaxcyte —San Carlos, CA
- $129,000 - $151,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 8 years
Staff Data Scientist, Product
GEICO —Palo Alto, CA
- $115,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- SQL
- Analysis skills
12d
Staff Applied Scientist
KoBold Metals —Berkeley, CA
- $125,000 - $235,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- System design
- SQL
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
3d
Staff Scientist II - Medicinal Chemistry
Protagonist Therapeutics —Newark, CA
- $135,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Pediatrics
- Organizational skills
Quick Apply
8d
Life Science Research Professional 1
Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- Extended hours
- Computer literacy
- Surgery
- Ability to lift 50 pounds

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Staff Scientist-LCMS

Guardant Health -
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$127,585 - $206,400 a year

Qualifications

Mass spectrometers (MS)
Liquid chromatography machines

Full Job Description

Company Description

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn , X (Twitter) and Facebook .

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize targeted LC–MS methods (MRM/PRM) for small molecules, lipids, and/or peptides
Design and refine LC gradients to achieve optimal separation, sensitivity, and throughput
Optimize MS/MS parameters (collision energy, resolution, scan speed, dwell time)
Establish and implement quantification strategies (internal standards, calibration curves, QC normalization)
Evaluate assay performance: precision, accuracy, linearity, dynamic range, LLOQ/ULOQ
Assess and mitigate matrix effects and ion suppression
Operate and troubleshoot high-resolution MS systems (e.g., Orbitrap) and/or triple quadrupole platforms
Support method transfe r across instruments and sites
Integrate workflows with automated sample preparation systems
Document methods and support CLIA/FDA-aligned validation and SOP development

Qualifications

PhD (or MSc with strong experience) in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
5+ years of experience in targeted LC–MS method development
Hands-on expertise with PRM (HRMS)
Strong understanding of quantitative LC–MS workflows in biological matrices

Preferred:

Experience in lipidomics, proteomics, or clinical assays
Familiarity with regulated environments (CLIA/FDA/ISO)
Experience with high-throughput or automated workflows
Experience with biological specimens.
Experience with high resolution mass spectrometry

AI & Digital Fluency

Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Palo Alto, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $150,100 - $206,400 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $127,585 - $175,440 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $135,090 - $185,760

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected]

A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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staff scientist jobs in foster city ca

Staff Scientist-LCMS

Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics

Staff / Senior Scientist, Assay Development (Chemistry)

Perfusionist

Lab Technician - Mechanical Sample Preparation

Postdoctoral Scholar, Coastal Image Analysis and Modeling - NOAA/USGS, San Francisco

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Principal Environmental Professional or Biologist

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Lead, Senior, or Principal Biologist

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Staff / Senior Scientist, Bioconjugation Chemistry

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