Research Associate (HPLC/Small Molecules)

R&D Partners; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,891 - 101,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Online timecard approval

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking a motivated Research Associate in South San Francisco to support drug discovery and development. The role involves method development and analytical data interpretation while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a BS/MS in a scientific discipline and 1-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include characterizing synthetic molecules and developing HPLC methods. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $80,891-$101,108.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Candidates must have good knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Practical experience in chromatography (HPLC and data handling/reporting) is required.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutics, solid state characterization, and drug discovery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of synthetic molecule drug substances including small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides.
• Develop chiral and achiral HPLC methods, conduct testing, and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Support drug discovery and process chemistry in a multi-functional environment.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography (HPLC)

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutics, chemical engineering)

Tools

HPLC

UHPLC-MS

GC

UV

CAD

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Research Associate to join the Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry Department. This role will support drug discovery and development activities through the characterization and analysis of synthetic molecule drug substances, including small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides. The successful candidate will contribute to method development, execution, and interpretation of analytical data while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, innovative research environment. This position offers hands‑on experience with advanced analytical technologies and the opportunity to impact pharmaceutical development.

This is a 12-month contract based in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include characterization of synthetic molecule drug substance, including small molecules, peptides and oligonucleotides, and delivery systems, method development, execution of analytical methods, and new technology evaluation.
• The candidate will develop chiral and achiral HPLC methods, conduct testing, document studies in notebooks, summarize and interpret the data, and troubleshoot technical problems.
• The role is in a multi-functional environment supporting drug discovery, discovery pharmaceutics and process chemistry.
• The successful candidate will accomplish our mission through innovation and teamwork, creative problem-solving, and use of state‑of‑the‑art technology including UHPLC‑MS, multidimensional HPLC, GC, KF, UV, and CAD.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutics or chemical engineering preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Candidates must have good knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Practical experience in chromatography (HPLC and data handling/reporting) is required.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutics, solid state characterization, and drug discovery is desirable.
• Candidates should have good problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• The position requires good organizational skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• $80,891-$101,108

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer.