Research Associate 1-Temporary

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), temporary, onsite position at our Hercules, CA site, expected to last approximately 6-12 months. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support the development of next-generation resins for bioprocessing applications. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of polymer chemistry, biochemistry, and process development. The successful candidate will assist with the design and execution of experiments to synthesize and evaluate chromatography resins, characterize their performance with protein- based assays, and contribute to scale-up activities for promising formulations. This position is for first shift 8 hrs per day (roughly 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ) / 5 days per week How You'll Make An Impact: Support experimental plans by preparing materials and executing experimental steps to produce prototype chromatography resins. Assist with chemical reactions and resin processing (washing, functionalizing, drying, labelling). Help evaluate resin performance using protein assays, gel electrophoresis, and other biochemical techniques. Perform routine polymer characterizations (e.g., particle size, ligand density, porosity, etc.) Accurately record procedures and experimental data in laboratory notebooks and help summarize findings in team meetings and reports. What You Bring: Education: BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Good fundamentals in polymer and protein chemistry (e.g., protein structure-property relationships, chemical and physical properties of polymers) Solid laboratory skills (e.g., safe execution of wet chemistry experiments, following SOPs, ability to collect, organize and document data) Curiosity, ability to formulate hypotheses and communicate to different audiences. Enthusiasm for learning and collaborating in a cross-disciplinary environment. Compensation The estimated hourly range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. As a temporary associate, your employment will be managed directly through our approved agency provider. Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see. EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply. Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bio-Rad Laboratories