Research Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Associate II

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 – Fully Onsite

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Working Model: Fully onsite

Schedule: Standard 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST; flexibility for earlier or later shifts, with start times potentially as late as 3:00 PM

Pay Rate: 36$-40$/hr. On W2

Position Overview

Astellas is seeking a Research Associate II to support nonclinical bioanalytical research activities in a highly laboratory-focused environment. The position will primarily involve tissue handling and extraction followed by execution of bioanalytical assays including ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, and/or MSD.

The selected candidate will receive extensive initial training on team-specific SOPs, processes, and assays and will transition to independent laboratory work after successfully completing training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tissue handling, tissue processing, and extraction of protein, DNA, and/or RNA from human and/or animal tissue.
• Execute bioanalytical assays including ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, MSD , and related laboratory techniques.
• Perform nonclinical sample processing and analysis.
• Analyze, compile, and perform QC of experimental data.
• Follow SOPs, study documentation, and established laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) .
• Support preparation and maintenance of analysis plans and SOPs.
• Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and study alignment activities.
• Support and train other analysts on laboratory methods and best practices as needed.
• Manage multiple studies and high-volume laboratory work while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in bioanalytical, molecular biology, or a related laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with tissue handling/extraction or tissue processing .
• Hands-on experience with qPCR/ddPCR and ELISA and/or MSD .
• Demonstrated experience following SOPs and study documentation.
• Existing experience with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) .
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, project-driven laboratory environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently after training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both ddPCR and MSD .
• Experience supporting GLP or non-GLP toxicology, bioanalytical, or IND-enabling studies.
• Experience with Hamilton or other automated liquid-handling systems .
• Experience with LIMS, ELN, and electronic data workflows.
• Experience in gene therapy, biologics, or biomarker analysis.
• Experience with GraphPad Prism, SoftMax Pro, JMP, Excel, SnapGene, or similar software.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position at 480 Forbes Blvd, South San Francisco, CA. The team is looking for candidates who are comfortable with a laboratory-intensive role and flexible scheduling, including potential later shifts

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.