Research Associate - pharma

MEDVACON; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDVACON is seeking a Research Associate for its Foster City location, responsible for managing materials and assisting in laboratory data management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in a relevant field with at least 1 year of lab experience, including aseptic techniques and cell culture.

This on-site only position involves a 40-hour work week and does not offer benefits for temporary roles. Candidates should submit a WORD resume and comply with the vaccine mandate.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a similar laboratory role.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of sample collection and processing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage starting materials, in-process samples, and final products.
• Assist in cryopreservation and laboratory data management.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Attention to detail

Data management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field

Tools

Statistical programming languages (R, Python)

Job description

MEDVACON Life Sciences works with many leading pharmaceutical companies to hire temporary and full-time employees to join their organization.

We're providing hiring support for our pharma client located in Foster City, CA for 2 Research Associates in the Foster City location.

Job Description

This is a sample management and logistics role for a Research Associate to join the Analytical Development team. Responsibilities include managing starting materials, in-process samples, and final products received from various departments, assisting in cryopreservation, and laboratory data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field required with 1+ years of experience in a similar role in a laboratory.
• Experience with aseptic technique as well as primary and mammalian cell culture.
• Prior biological sample management experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail and successfully execute experiments at the bench.
• Basic understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions.
• Understanding of GxP requirements.
• Previous customer service experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge in statistical programming languages such as R and Python is a plus.

Additional Information

Vaccine mandate is in effect due to onsite nature of the position.

Please attach a WORD resume to your submission.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ON‑SITE only.

No benefits for temporary roles.

40 hour week.