Senior Research Associate, Compound Management

Yoh Services LLC; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Research Associate for Compound Management to support research and development. This role involves the end-to-end handling of chemical compounds and requires a strong background in chemistry or related fields, along with experience in laboratory settings and automation systems. The successful candidate will work closely with advanced lab automation systems and contribute to efficient compound management processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial laboratory setting.
• Experience in handling, weighing, and solubilizing chemical compounds.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, store, weigh, and solubilize compounds.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot workflows for automation platforms.
• Support the chemistry team by registering reagents and organizing compound inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or related field

Tools

Titian Mosaic

CDD Vault

Labcyte Echo

Hamilton VANTAGE

Agilent Bravo

Tecan

Job description

Senior Research Associate, Compound Management

Category:

Life Science

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-385581

Yoh is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate, Compound Management
to support research and development efforts in compound management. You will be responsible for the end-to-end handling of chemical compounds, including receiving, registering, weighing, solubilizing, and preparing them for various downstream applications.

You will work closely with advanced lab automation systems, liquid handling platforms, and sample management software to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and traceability across all compound management processes.

Industry:
Research & Discovery
Location:
South San Francisco, CA
Compensation:$40-$56/hr (based upon experience)
Type:
12 month contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately receive, store, weigh, and solubilize compounds.


• Using automated workflows and instruments such as the Labcyte Echo; prepare barcoded dose response and compound plates.


• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot workflows for automation platforms and instruments.


• Maintain up-to-date compound inventory using sample management tools like Titian Mosaic and CDD Vault.


• Follow rigorous SOPs and quality control procedures to ensure the integrity of compound management operations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill compound requests efficiently and accurately.


• Support the chemistry team by registering reagents and organizing compound inventory.


• Prepare and manage domestic and international compound shipments in compliance with regulatory standards.


• Contribute to general lab support and maintenance activities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related engineering field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial laboratory setting, ideally within pharmaceutical or biotech R&D.


• Experience in handling, weighing, and solubilizing chemical compounds with a strong understanding of safety protocols.


• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.


• High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sample management platforms such as Titian Mosaic and CDD Vault.


• Familiarity with high-throughput liquid handling systems and robotics (e.g., HighRes Biosolutions, Hamilton VANTAGE, Labcyte Echo, Agilent Bravo, Tecan).


• Demonstrated ability to develop and optimize automated workflows for compound management.


• Programming, scripting, and informatics experience (e.g., Python, R) is a plus.

Estimated Min Rate: $40.00
Estimated Max Rate: $56.00


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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities
to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.