Research Associate: Data QC & Screening Workflows

The Fountain Group; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Research Associate to support data workflows in a Groton, CT setting. The role involves maintaining screening data repositories, coordinating with CROs, and ensuring data accuracy for scientists over a 6-12 month assignment with potential extension based on performance and budget.

The candidate will manage data QC, engage with external vendors, and assist with plate-based screening data, protocols, and documentation to meet internal standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Biology or related scientific discipline required.
• Experience with scientific data workflows, data management, and data QC in a research or screening environment.
• In vitro pharmacology experience preferred, including plate-based screening assay workflows, data analysis/QC, and upload.
• Experience working with external vendors, CROs, or outsourced research partners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update external screening data repositories and vendor-specific portals.
• Process screening requests, validate and QC data deliverables, and distribute accurate data to scientists.
• Coordinate with external vendors and CROs to track screening requests, clarify deliverables, and support timely resolution of data or workflow issues.
• Support plate-based screening assay transfer to external CRO partners by ensuring assay data, protocols, controls, and supporting documentation are organized, complete, and aligned with internal standards.
• Receive, format, and publish screening data using standardized data-loading tools and templates.
• Register and maintain vendor profiles and project records in designated systems.
• Maintain and update reference/control compound lists and screening protocols.
• Request registration of new control/reference compounds as needed.
• Adhere to established data handling standards and maintain clear documentation for audits and reporting.
• Support additional responsibilities as business needs, project priorities, or workflow requirements evolve.

Skills

Data management

Data QC

Vendor coordination

Screening workflows

In vitro pharmacology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

Data-loading templates

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Research Associate to support data workflows in a Groton, CT setting. The role involves maintaining screening data repositories, coordinating with CROs, and ensuring data accuracy for scientists over a 6-12 month assignment with potential extension based on performance and budget.

The candidate will manage data QC, engage with external vendors, and assist with plate-based screening data, protocols, and documentation to meet internal standards.