Research Associate

Unicon Pharma Inc; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company based in California is seeking a Delivery Manager to support the registration and validation of DNA vector batches. The successful candidate will manage sample transfer, verify inventory data, and ensure accurate registration of DNA stocks. The role requires a bachelor's degree and proficiency in nucleic acid handling, Microsoft Excel, and sequence alignment. Ideal candidates will have liquid handler operation experience. This is a full-time position with a focus on research and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably with laboratory experience in nucleic acid and liquid handler operation.
• Detail-oriented with good organization and communication skills.
• Proficiency in sequence manipulation software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transfer samples into pre-labeled barcode-compliant matrix tubes using appropriate liquid handling platform.
• Verify and update sample volume and concentration in the inventory spreadsheet.
• Archive and register confirmed physical DNA stock in the inventory spreadsheet.

Skills

nucleic acid handling

Microsoft Excel

DNA sequence alignment and analysis skill

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Geneious Prime

Biomek (Liquid handler)

Job description

Delivery Manager (Pharma | Biotech | Life Sciences | Clinical | Scientific)

Description:

The contractor will work under supervision to support the registration, validation, and migration of DNA vector batches into our inventory system. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably with laboratory experience in nucleic acid and liquid handler operation. He/she should be detail-oriented and have good organization and communication skill. Proficiency in Geneious Prime or other sequence manipulation software is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transfer samples into pre-labeled barcode-compliant matrix tubes using the appropriate liquid handling platform.
• Verify and update sample volume and concentration in the inventory spreadsheet.
• Submit transferred samples to CRO for Sanger sequencing and verify sequence identity using the Geneious Prime sequence alignment tool.
• Archive and register confirmed physical DNA stock in the inventory spreadsheet.
• Consolidate sample tubes into matrix tube racks, barcode scan all samples, and record barcode information in the spreadsheet.

Top 3 Required Skill Sets: nucleic acid handling, Microsoft excel, DNA sequence alignment and analysis skill

Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: Liquid handler operation e.g. Biomek etc

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research