Compound Management Research Scientist II

eTeam; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a Compound Management Research Scientist II in Emeryville, CA, for a 12-month assignment. The role focuses on compound fulfillment and automation-system operation to support drug discovery.

The candidate will validate and upgrade systems, prioritize orders, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining SOPs and quality standards. A Chemistry/biology-based degree with automation experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience supporting automated laboratory operations in pharma/biotech environment or equivalent 8 years in compound management.
• Hands-on with automated platforms (e.g., liquid handlers) and storage systems.
• Experience handling chemicals/small molecules, preparing assay-ready plates.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day compound-handling workflows, prioritizing and fulfilling daily orders.
• Assist in dissolution, preparation, and plating of compounds using automated and manual systems.
• Serve as first point of contact for equipment, operations, and logistics troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver compounds in required formats.

Skills

Laboratory automation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

Tecan

Agilent

Hamilton

TTP Labtech

Job description

Job Title: Compound Management Research Scientist II

Duration: 12 months

Pay Range: $(35.00 - 38.00)/hr on W2 all-inlcusive without benefits

Overview:

• The Compound Management Group (CMG) in Emeryville enables small-molecule drug discovery by providing access to local compound samples, as well as samples provided by external research partners, for biological testing.
• The group dissolves compounds and distributes them in various customized formats to scientists locally and globally on a daily basis. To perform these functions, the group maintains and employs multiple storage, liquid-handling, and plate-handling systems that are closely integrated within the NIBR informatics infrastructure.
• The group partners closely with scientists in Emeryville, NIBR Informatics teams, and Compound Management Groups at other sites.

About This Position:

• Client is looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key contributor to the Compound Management (CMG).
• As a member of CMG, the successful candidate will support compound fulfillment, disbursement, operation, development, and validation of laboratory automation systems.
• The candidate will also support initiatives to upgrade and update systems and validate critical lab automation, while prioritizing order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day compound-handling workflows, including prioritization and fulfillment of daily orders, receiving and distribution of samples, validation of laboratory equipment, management of laboratory supplies, and periodic review of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support compound management tasks such as manual transfer and weighing of compounds in powder format, compound dissolution using automated liquid handlers, and preparation of compound solutions in plated formats using manual and automated systems.
• Serve as the first point of contact to inform and assist in troubleshooting a variety of equipment, operational, and logistical matters.
• Proactively collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver compounds in required formats to support research projects.
• Approach work with urgency, manage basic research activities in parallel, and support general lab responsibilities.
• Be self-motivated and flexible in managing multiple priorities, adapting plans quickly as needed in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 2 years of experience supporting automated laboratory operations in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment. Equivalent direct experience in compound management (8 years) may be considered.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory automation platforms, including liquid-handling systems such as Tecan, Agilent, or Hamilton, as well as automated compound storage systems such as TTP Labtech.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory environment handling chemicals and small molecules, performing compound dissolution, and preparing assay-ready plates for biologists is preferred.
• Practical understanding of compound management processes, including inventory management, solution production, powder storage, quality control, logistics, and service-oriented lab operations.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and reliable individual with a customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent written, verbal, and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to work as both a team member and an individual contributor.
• Excellent attention to detail, keen observational skills, and a commitment to quality.