Scientific Associate

Randstad Life Sciences US; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,351; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K plan

Job summary

A leading life sciences staffing agency is looking for an entry-level Scientific Associate in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role involves laboratory-based assay reagent preparation and routine cell culture activities. Candidates should hold a BS degree with relevant experience and have a solid background in molecular and cellular biology. Training will be provided. This contract position offers an hourly wage of $20.00 to $24.21.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring a BS degree with mammalian cell culture experience.
• Candidates should be detail-oriented, motivated, quick learners, and team players.
• Strong background in life sciences, molecular & cellular biology, and/or biochemistry is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assay reagent preparation for screening assay delivery.
• Collaborate with robotic platform operators for high-throughput assays.
• Conduct general laboratory maintenance activities.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Biology

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Education

BS degree with mammalian cell culture experience

Job description

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• In Company Thousand Oaks, the Automated Screening Platforms/ High-Throughput Assays group in the Lead Discovery & Characterization organization is seeking an entry-level temporary contract worker for a laboratory based on-site role to provide assay reagent preparation for screening assay delivery.
• The desired team member will primarily contribute to a high demand for routine cell culture (expansion, banking and quality-control) of various mammalian cell lines.
  
  

Job Summary

• In Company Thousand Oaks, the Automated Screening Platforms/ High-Throughput Assays group in the Lead Discovery & Characterization organization is seeking an entry-level temporary contract worker for a laboratory based on-site role to provide assay reagent preparation for screening assay delivery.
• The desired team member will primarily contribute to a high demand for routine cell culture (expansion, banking and quality-control) of various mammalian cell lines.
  
  

location: Newbury Park, California

job type: Contract

salary: $20.00 - 24.21 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will also include collaborating with robotic platform operators to execute high-throughput cell-based & biochemical assays, in support of Company's small molecule therapeutic discovery research pipeline & platform projects. Additional tasks include general laboratory maintenance activities such as preparing media & buffers, ordering/ stocking reagents & consumables.
• Training will be provided to use Company's assay information management software applications (electronic lab notebook) and as needed utilization of laboratory instrumentation to deliver on job responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: BS degree with mammalian cell culture experience is required.
• Skills: Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, highly motivated, quick learners, and team players.
• Background: Strong background in life sciences, molecular & cellular biology, and/or biochemistry is a must.
• Preferred Experience: Experience developing and performing microtiter plate-based biochemical & cell-based assays (e.g., luminescence, TRF, ALPHA, high-content imaging).
• Bonus Skills: Software programming (Python) or AI agent (Copilot, ChatGPT) experience is beneficial but not required.
  
  

skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biology, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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