Associate Scientist I, Biochemical Assays - Entry Level

R&D Partners; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Online timecard approval

Job summary

R&D Partners in San Carlos, CA seeks an Associate Scientist I to support biologics/vaccine programs. This entry-to-early-career role executes experiments, analyzes data, and collaborates with senior staff in a fast-paced analytical lab.

The position is lab-heavy (>80%) and based in San Carlos, CA on a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include routine and non-routine lab work, assay development, data documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA/QC, and Regulatory Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science with 0–2 years laboratory experience.
• Experience with biochemical assays, ELISA, cell culture, chromatography, spectroscopy.
• Experience in regulated GLP/GMP/CLIA environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in plate-based assays (BCA, Lowry, Picogreen, Anthrone), ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blot.
• General computer skills and MS Office; scientific software is a plus.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory experiments following SOPs.
• Conduct analytical characterization of proteins, polysaccharides, and conjugates; run plate-based assays, SDS-PAGE, ELISA.
• Assist with development and transfer of analytical assays for pipeline projects.
• Run assays independently and troubleshoot deviations.
• Document results and maintain ELN in compliance with policies.
• Support routine lab activities including inventory and solutions preparation.
• Record, organize, and analyze data; summarize results in reports and presentations.
• Maintain compliant lab notebooks and assist in method optimization.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment; manage supplies.
• Ensure safety, GLP/GMP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Present findings at team meetings and contribute to reports/publications.

Skills

ELISA

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

Cell culture

GLP/GMP awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Job description

R&D Partners in San Carlos, CA seeks an Associate Scientist I to support biologics/vaccine programs. This entry-to-early-career role executes experiments, analyzes data, and collaborates with senior staff in a fast-paced analytical lab.

The position is lab-heavy (>80%) and based in San Carlos, CA on a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include routine and non-routine lab work, assay development, data documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA/QC, and Regulatory Affairs.