Entry-Level Molecular Biology Research Associate

Planet Pharma; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in San Diego, CA seeks a Research Associate I responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities include performing minimally complex experiments, data analysis, reagent preparation, and maintaining GLP standards; travel within the U.S. may be required. The role emphasizes strong written/verbal communication and document in notebooks and reports.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• 0–2 years post-baccalaureate lab experience.
• M.S. without thesis acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understands experimental goals and may contribute to experimental design.
• Analyzes data from individual experiments with input from supervisor and documents in lab notebook or report.
• Able to summarize a group of experiments.
• Effectively communicates with peers and supervisor; may present data in group meetings.
• Prepares reagents and panels.
• Participates in lab maintenance activities.
• Maintains training log.
• Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.
• Operates and calibrates general lab equipment.
• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Skills

GLP knowledge

Lab safety

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Molecular Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

Planet Pharma in San Diego, CA seeks a Research Associate I responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities include performing minimally complex experiments, data analysis, reagent preparation, and maintaining GLP standards; travel within the U.S. may be required. The role emphasizes strong written/verbal communication and document in notebooks and reports.