Research Associate I: Lab Automation & Cell Culture

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

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.