Research associate ii

job summary:
If you thrive at the bench generating clean, decision-making bioanalytical data, this role puts your expertise front and center. You will run core molecular assays from ddPCR to ELISA on tissue extracts, maintain GLP documentation, and guide junior analysts across active nonclinical programs .

location: South San Francisco, California
job type: Contract
salary: $35.00 - 39.31 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Nonclinical bioanalytical activities in GLP and non-GLP environment
• Extract protein, DNA, and/or RNA from necropsied animal tissue
• Run ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, MSD, Western blot, and related analyses on tissue extracts
• Perform nonclinical sample analysis
• Support drafting and maintenance of analysis plans and SOPs
• Data analysis, compilation, and QC
• Train and support other analysts on bioanalytical methods, workflows, and best laboratory practices

qualifications:
Required:

• BS in Biology or related field (MS preferred)
• Hands-on experience qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA or MSD
• 5+ years of hands-on experience a bioanalytical, molecular biology or related laboratory setting
• Experience following SOPs and study documentation
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, complete and traceable documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work

Preferred:

• Experience supporting GLP toxicology or IND-enabling studies
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems and assay automation
• Experience with LIMS/ELN systems and electronic data workflows
• Experience in gene therapy, biologics or biomarker analysis
• Experience with SnapGene, SoftMax Pro, GraphPad Prism, JMP, Excel, and similar applications

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skills: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Control (QC), Good Documentation Practices (GDP)


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.