Research Associate

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,731 - 36,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

25K Life Insurance

Job summary

A consulting firm in South San Francisco is seeking a Research Associate I to support the Complex in vitro Systems Lab within Translational Safety. The ideal candidate will have strong wet lab experience, especially in tissue culture and in vitro assays, and will work on advanced 3D tissue models for clinical assessments. The position is contract-based with a pay rate of $23.76 - $26.76 per hour and includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of wet lab experience in academia, biotech, or pharma.
• Extensive hands-on experience with tissue culture, especially organoids or 3D culture systems.

Responsibilities

• Support in vitro assay development using human intestinal organoid-derived models.
• Conduct and analyze cell viability, permeability, and image-based assays.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and culture automation experts.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Tissue culture

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

BS/MS in biology, bioengineering, pharmacology, or a related field

Tools

ELISA techniques

Microscopy

Job description

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Base pay range

$23.76/hr - $26.76/hr

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US Division Account Manager @ BEPC Inc. | Leadership, Recruiting

Job Title: Research Associate I

Employment Type: W2 Contract, 12 Month contract with potential for extension

Pay Rate: $23.76 - $26.76 per hour

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Role Overview

BEPC is seeking a Research Associate I to support the Complex in vitro Systems (CiS) Lab within Translational Safety. This role focuses on developing and applying advanced 3D tissue models to improve clinical intestinal risk assessments. Ideal for a candidate with strong wet lab experience, particularly in tissue culture and in vitro assays, this is a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in vitro assay development using human intestinal organoid‑derived models.
• Conduct and analyze cell viability, permeability, and image‑based assays (e.g., immunofluorescence, microscopy).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and culture automation experts to scale assay workflows.
• Present findings and experimental results to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and follow departmental SOPs.
• Work with potentially hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutics, biological agents, and human primary cells.

Qualifications Required

• BS/MS in biology, bioengineering, pharmacology, or a related field
• 4+ years of wet lab experience in academia, biotech, or pharma
• Extensive hands‑on experience with tissue culture, especially organoids or 3D culture systems
• Proficient in viability assays (e.g., LDH, CellTiter‑Glo) and ELISA techniques
• Experience with microscopy, imaging, and image‑based analysis
• Strong communication, record‑keeping, and teamwork skills

Preferred

• Familiarity with single‑cell RNA sequencing, computational analysis, or laboratory automation
• Experience developing CIVMs in a biotech/pharmaceutical setting
• Pay Type: W2 Contract | $23.00 - $26.76 per hour
• Weekly Pay & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & 25K Life Insurance

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee‑owned company providing top‑tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Research