Biologics Research Scientist II (Contract)

R&D Partners; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; 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 is seeking an Associate Scientist II in San Carlos, California, to support biologics/vaccine development programs. The role involves hands-on lab work >80% of time, data collection, and reporting under supervision of senior staff.

The 12-month contract is based in San Carlos, CA, with opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams (R&D, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs) and develop analytical assays for pipeline projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or pharmaceutical sciences.
• 3–5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with biochemistry and biomolecular analyses (HPLC, SEC-MALS, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, western blot).
• Experience in a regulated GLP/GMP/CLIA lab.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine lab experiments following SOPs.
• Record, organize, and analyze data; present results in reports.
• Maintain compliant notebooks (ELN).
• Assist in design and optimization of methods.
• Ensure safety and GLP/GMP compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support timelines.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biology / Pharmaceutical Sciences degree

Tools

HPLC

SEC-MALS

ELISA

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

Job description

R&D Partners is seeking an Associate Scientist II in San Carlos, California, to support biologics/vaccine development programs. The role involves hands-on lab work >80% of time, data collection, and reporting under supervision of senior staff.

The 12-month contract is based in San Carlos, CA, with opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams (R&D, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs) and develop analytical assays for pipeline projects.