Research Associate

RD Partners; California; On-site; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Expense reimbursement

Online timecard approval

Job summary

RD Partners in San Diego, CA is seeking a Research Associate – Associate to join our science team. You will collaborate with research, QC and process development to build AAV gene therapy analytical methods for process monitoring and characterization, under mentor guidance.

The role emphasizes analytical method development, HPLC/UHPLC and CE-SDS with hands-on testing, data review and report preparation. A BS with 2–5 years (or MS with 0–2 years) in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in relevant discipline with 2-5 years of industry experience, or Master's with 0-2 years.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred, including analytical method development and knowledge of QC testing.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and separation-based technologies (e.g. CE-SDS) including maintenance/troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research, QC, and process development teams to develop AAV gene therapy analytical methods for process monitoring and characterization under guidance of scientific mentor.
• Develop robust separations-based methods (HPLC, UHPLC, CE-SDS) for drug substance and drug products.
• Participate in developing timelines, protocols, studies, and reports for method development and assay transfer.
• Author and review analytical/equipment logbooks, protocols, and reports as needed.
• Assist in timely execution of testing for routine in-process analytics, data review, and preparation of summary reports.

Skills

Analytical method development

HPLC

Quality control

In-process analytics

Education

BS in relevant discipline

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

CE-SDS

UHPLC

Job description

Job Description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate - Associate in San Diego, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate - Associate:

• Collaborate with research, quality control (QC), and process development teams to develop AAV gene therapy analytical methods for process monitoring and characterization under guidance of scientific mentor.


• Contribute to the development of robust separations-based methods (e.g. HPLC, UHPLC, CE-SDS, etc.) for drug substance and drug products.


• Participate in developing timelines, protocols, studies, and reports for method development and assay transfer.


• Author and review analytical / equipment logbooks, protocols, and reports as needed.


• Assist in timely execution of testing for routine in-process analytics, data review, and preparation of summary reports.

What we are looking for in a Research Associate - Associate:

• BS or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant industry experience or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 0-2 years of relevant industry experience.


• Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred, covering analytical method development and knowledge of QC testing.


• Strong, hands-on experience in HPLC and other separation-based technologies (e.g. CE-SDS) including knowledge of standard maintenance and troubleshooting.


• Willingness to take on new challenges required to bring novel medicines to the clinic.


• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &


• Dental & Vision insurance


• 401k plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Long-term disability


• Weekly payroll


• Expense reimbursement


• Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$92,701 - $115,886 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Company Description

R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.