Research Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Research Associate

 
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Research Associate for a 9-month contract position at a biotech company in Pleasanton, CA . If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate:   
$35-40/hour

Overview:
In this role, you will lead hands-on cell culture, model development, and sample preparation to support single-cell RNA-seq workflows, ensuring consistent quality and reliability while collaborating with the team to drive rigorous, reproducible research and maintain smooth lab operations.

Schedule:  
Monday-Friday, standard working hours

 
Responsibilities:

• Maintain and expand mammalian cell cultures, including iPSC lines, iPSC-derived cell types, and 3D organoid models, by performing differentiation, media preparation, plating, passaging, expansion, and cryopreservation with strict sterile techniques.
• Monitor and document culture health, morphology, and consistency through routine checks to ensure reliable and reproducible standards for downstream applications.
• Prepare single-cell and single-nucleus samples from cells, organoids, and tissue by performing dissociation, viability assessment, debris management, counting, and input quality control tailored for single-cell RNA-seq technology.
• Execute cell culture and sample preparation experiments and support studies involving drug and molecule treatments across varying doses and time points under the direction of senior team members.
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data, maintain organized experimental records, and help develop protocols and standard operating procedures as workflows mature.
• Manage daily lab operations including inventory, reagent and consumable restocking, equipment maintenance, and calibration to ensure experiments are well-supported and the lab runs efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Biology or related field.
• 2+ years of industry experience with mammalian cell culture.

What happens next:
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