Research Associate

Dawar Consulting, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick Leave

401(k)

Job summary

Dawar Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate I to join our client’s biotechnology team in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves hands-on cell culture, data collection, and routine lab procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes aseptic techniques, lab automation support, and meticulous documentation. A Bachelor’s degree and practical wet-lab experience are required, with potential for long-term contract conversion based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience through industry, academic research, internship, or similar experience.
• Practical experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian cell culture, cell counting, media preparation, and routine laboratory procedures.
• Execute laboratory experiments following established protocols and SOPs.
• Support laboratory automation, liquid handling, and sample processing workflows.
• Prepare reagents, consumables, and materials for experiments.
• Maintain accurate experimental records using electronic laboratory notebooks and laboratory data systems.
• Assist with data collection, quality checks, and organization of experimental results.
• Troubleshoot routine laboratory and automation workflow issues.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Laboratory automation

ELN/LIMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

ELN

LIMS

Job description

Research Associate

Santa Monica, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Research Associate I”.

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Potential for conversion at the end of 18 months depending on the needs of the business)

Rate: $35-$39/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick Leave, 401 (k)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian cell culture, cell counting, media preparation, and routine laboratory procedures.
  
• Execute laboratory experiments following established protocols and SOPs.
  
• Support laboratory automation, liquid handling, and sample processing workflows.
  
• Prepare reagents, consumables, and materials for experiments.
  
• Maintain accurate experimental records using electronic laboratory notebooks and laboratory data systems.
  
• Assist with data collection, quality checks, and organization of experimental results.
  
• Troubleshoot routine laboratory and automation workflow issues.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  
• Hands-on laboratory experience through industry, academic research, internship, or similar experience.
  
• Practical experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with laboratory automation or liquid handling systems.
  
• Experience with cell-based assays, flow cytometry sample preparation, or molecular biology techniques.
  
• Experience with ELN, LIMS, or laboratory data management systems.