Research associate lc/ms

job summary:
A Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader is seeking a high-energy Research Associate to join a newly established laboratory in San Francisco, CA. This is a 100% onsite, 1-year contract role focused on automated scientific workflows and platform operations. This position is ideal for candidates with strong laboratory fundamentals who are eager to master specialized automated systems in a fast-paced environment.

location: South San Francisco, California
job type: Contract
salary: $33.00 - 34.39 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Operate and troubleshoot specialized laboratory equipment and high-throughput automation instrumentation.
• Create and refine technical protocols and scripts within automation software.
• Execute deadline-driven workflows in real-time, including HTQC using LC-MS to verify compound mass and purity.
• Perform routine Quality Control (QC), equipment calibration, and general laboratory housekeeping to ensure operational excellence.
• Coordinate work plans and adhere to strict timelines while maintaining independent productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety compliance and high-quality results.

qualifications:
Required:

• B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in a laboratory environment (industry preferred; strong academic lab experience considered).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and automation.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite and use PPE daily.
• Proven stability and consistency in prior employment.

Preferred:

• Experience with liquid handling automation (Hamilton VANTAGE, Agilent Bravo, or Beckman Echo).
• Proficiency in automation software (Hamilton VENUS, Agilent VWorks, or Titian Mosaic).
• Experience operating Waters LC-MS equipment.

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skills: Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)


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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.


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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.