Research Associate 1

Talentburst,-Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentburst, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate I in San Diego, CA for a 12-month assignment. The role focuses on designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively across the team.

You will conduct minimally complex experiments under supervision, interpret results, document findings, and help prepare reagents and panels. Some travel and proper lab safety are required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of GLP.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.
• Analyzes data from individual experiment with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory 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 all general lab equipment.
• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Skills

GLP knowledge

Lab safety

Mathematics

Communication

MS Office

Education

B.A./B.S. in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Title: Research Associate I
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 12 Months

Summary:

Research Associate I responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role:

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.
• Analyzes data from individual experiment with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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 all general lab equipment.
• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of GLP.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Powerpoint, Excel, Word.

Education:

• B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry
• M.S. without thesis

Equivalency:

• Depending of the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements. Example: if a job Level typically requires an Associates' Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could be included 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's Degree.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate
complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.