Contract Jobs in South San Francisco, California, United States

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Pharmacology Operations Research Associate (Contract)

Bridge Bio Oncology Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $42 - $46 / hour

Cancer Biology Discovery team at Bridge Bio Oncology Therapeutics conducts in‑vivo oncology pharmacology to advance novel small‑molecule cancer therapeutics. The associate executes tumor dosing, measurements, blood collection, tissue harvests, and manages vivarium data and lab inventory across multiple sites.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Science (Contract)

Allogene Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract $45 - $50 / hour

Allogene Therapeutics, headquartered in South San Francisco, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering allogeneic CAR T cell (AlloCAR T) products for cancer and autoimmune disease. The Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Science (Contract) will support analytical method development and execution for CAR T products, including drug product characterization, impurity testing, and BLA-enabling activities.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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French Teacher for 9th-12th Grade (2 Days/Wk)

Kreyco

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $400 - $1,100 / week

Kreyco, a nationwide preK-12 education organization, seeks passionate French teachers for 9th-12th grade. Teachers deliver in‑person French instruction on Tuesdays and Fridays, supporting student growth with curriculum, coaching, and mentorship.

Last seen Sep 16, 2026
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AI in Residence

Xaira Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $10,000 - $15,000 / month

Xaira Therapeutics is a biotech startup leveraging AI to accelerate drug discovery. The AI in Residence program is a 6–12 month fixed-term role for recent PhD/MS graduates or equivalent researchers.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Sr. Scientist, Gene Editing Materials Process Development(temp)

Allogene Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $60 - $70 / hour

Process and Product Development at Allogene Therapeutics focuses on advancing gene editing and delivery materials for allogeneic cell therapies. The Senior Scientist leads technical development, scaling, and GMP manufacturing of these materials, collaborating with internal teams and external CDMOs to ensure process robustness and regulatory compliance.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Scientist II – Translational Sciences (Contract)

Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $71 - $79 / hour

Translational Sciences group at Pliant Therapeutics focuses on discovery and advancement of tissue-specific drug delivery platforms. The Scientist II designs and manages in‑vitro and in‑vivo experiments, oversees CRO collaborations, and leads Research Associates in executing preclinical studies.

Last seen Sep 10, 2026
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Claims Specialist

Healthcaresupportstaffing1

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $22 - $22 / hour

Claims Specialist role at HealthCare Support Staffing involves reviewing and resolving provider disputes, adjusting medical claims, and maintaining accurate records in HPSM database. The position requires at least two years of experience in medical claims processing, knowledge of Medi‑Cal and Medicare reimbursement, and strong communication skills.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Concept and Architecture Engineering Contractor

Zipline

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract $3,000 - $6,000 / day

Zipline's New Products team is launching a confidential, clean-sheet product development effort and seeking exceptional external engineers, designers, and builders for a short-term design sprint. Participants will work directly with the core team on ambiguous, open-ended technical problems, generating concepts from first principles, prototyping, and challenging assumptions using firsthand exposure to Zipline's systems at the flight test facility.

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Sr. Assoc. Scientist, Process and Product Development (Contract)

Allogene Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $45 - $50 / hour

Process and Product Development team at Allogene Therapeutics develops and characterizes clinical‑scale manufacturing processes for off‑the‑shelf CAR‑T therapies. The Senior Associate Scientist designs and executes experiments, supports GMP tech transfer, and documents data for regulatory filings.

Last seen Sep 14, 2026
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Patient Operations Management Associate (Contract)

Allogene Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract Remote $50 - $60 / hour

Allogene Therapeutics seeks a Patient Operations Management Associate to support the Clinical Operations team in managing participant pathways and investigational product logistics for cell therapy trials. This remote contract role involves coordinating patient scheduling, tracking supply chain metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure efficient clinical trial enrollment.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Nile Lab - Ubiquitin/UBL Chemical Biology

Calico

South San Francisco, CA Contract On-site $95,000 - $95,000 / year

Calico (Calico Life Sciences LLC) is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies and model systems to increase our understanding of the biology that controls human aging. Calico will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives.

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Specimen Processor - Temporary

Veracyte

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract

Veracyte is a global diagnostics company transforming cancer care by empowering clinicians with high-value genomic and clinical insights. The Specimen Processor I supports the lab by receiving and accessioning clinical specimens, entering requisition data into the LIS, verifying and tracking specimens, and maintaining a clean, orderly lab environment.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Hahn Lab - Brain Aging

Calico

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $95,000 - $95,000 / year

Calico is a research company focused on aging biology. The Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Hahn Lab offers a fixed-term, three-year assignment to conduct independent research on brain aging, focusing on microglia and neuroinflammation.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Allogene Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $45 - $50 / hour

Analytical Development Team at Allogene Therapeutics focuses on creating and qualifying flow cytometry and cell-based assays to support the manufacturing of allogeneic CAR T therapies. The Senior Associate Scientist will design, execute, and troubleshoot multicolor flow cytometry, potency, and molecular assays, and provide analytical support for process characterization and BLA activities.

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Jan Lab - Parkinson's Disease

Calico

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $95,000 - $95,000 / year

Calico, an Alphabet-founded life sciences company, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow for its Jan Lab focused on Parkinson’s Disease. The fellowship is a fixed-term educational assignment of three years, with a potential fourth year extension, and offers a base salary of $95,000 per year.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Administrative Assistant

Healthcaresupportstaffing1

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $20 - $25 / hour

Administrative Assistant to support grievance and appeals processes for a national healthcare staffing firm. Responsibilities include researching member complaints, maintaining case files, communicating with members and providers, drafting resolution letters, attending committee meetings, preparing regulatory appeal files, and staying current on regulations.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Marketing Coordinator

Culture Biosciences

South San Francisco, CA Contract On-site $38 - $52 / hour

Culture Biosciences is a biotechnology company building a cloud-connected platform to simplify and accelerate bioprocess development for mammalian, microbial, and viral vector production. The Marketing Coordinator supports the Marketing Director by executing day-to-day marketing programs, including HubSpot campaign setup, creative production, website updates, and vendor coordination.

Last seen Sep 21, 2026
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Research Associate, Translational Biology (CONTRACT)

Septerna

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract On-site $30 - $40 / hour

Translational Sciences Department at Septerna focuses on GPCR drug discovery using the Native Complex Platform. The Research Associate conducts in vivo rodent pharmacology studies, doses large cohorts of animals, and collaborates on mechanism-of-action projects to advance preclinical candidates.

Last seen Sep 10, 2026
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AI Product Manager (Contractor)

Allogene Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States Contract Remote $90 - $100 / hour

Allogene Therapeutics seeks an AI Product Manager to define and advance its enterprise AI roadmap, partnering with internal teams to evaluate solutions and recommend governance practices. The role involves leading AI adoption initiatives, managing vendor evaluations, and establishing compliance frameworks for regulated environments.

Last seen Sep 14, 2026
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Sr. Executive Assistant - Contract to Hire

Kardigan

South San Francisco Contract Hybrid $138,000 - $180,000 / year

Kardigan is a heart health company developing targeted cardiovascular treatments, led by co-founders Tassos Gianakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D., Ph.D., and Bob McDowell, Ph.D. The Sr. Executive Assistant provides comprehensive, high-level administrative support to the CSO and Executive Committee Members, managing complex calendars across multiple time zones, travel, communications, meeting logistics, and general office and culture initiatives. Based in South San Francisco, this hybrid, onsite role pa

Last seen Sep 16, 2026
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Contract Jobs in South San Francisco: FAQ

How many Contract Jobs in South San Francisco are open right now?

449 Contract Jobs in South San Francisco are live on NextGig, all seen active within the last 45 days. The list refreshes daily as new roles are posted and filled ones drop off.

Which companies are hiring for Contract Jobs in South San Francisco?

Employers with current openings include Bridge Bio Oncology Therapeutics, Allogene Therapeutics, Kreyco, Xaira Therapeutics, Pliant Therapeutics, Inc., Healthcaresupportstaffing1, and others. Every listing links straight to the employer's application page.

What do Contract Jobs in South San Francisco pay?

19 of the 20 newest listings disclose pay, for example $42 - $46 / hour at Bridge Bio Oncology Therapeutics, $45 - $50 / hour at Allogene Therapeutics, $400 - $1,100 / week at Kreyco. Open a listing for the full compensation details.

Are any of these roles remote?

Of the 20 newest listings on this page, 2 are remote and 1 is hybrid. The work model is shown on each job card.