Temp, Research Associate I, Sample Management

Revolution Medicines; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines is seeking a Temp, Research Associate I to support day-to-day Sample Management in a fast-paced lab. You will handle sample receipt, storage, tracking, and distribution, while maintaining data integrity and SOP compliance.

The role involves operating automated storage systems and LIMS, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and new technology onboarding. The position emphasizes careful data handling, cross-functional collaboration, and high-quality

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry, biology, engineering or related discipline.
• Strong commitment to data integrity and operational discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute core sample management activities, including sample receipt, accessioning, storage, tracking, retrieval, distribution, and disposal.
• Operate and maintain automated storage systems, LIMS, and supporting laboratory infrastructure.
• Perform routine quality control checks to ensure sample integrity, data accuracy, and system reliability.
• Accurately document all activities in LIMS and associated databases in compliance with SOPs and data integrity standards.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment or process issues and elevate complex problems as needed.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SOPs and best practices.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of compounds and samples.
• Assist with onboarding of new technologies, automation platforms, and laboratory systems.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability of sample management workflows.
• Maintain laboratory organization, compliance, and operational readiness.

Skills

Data integrity

Laboratory operations

Communication

Education

BS or MS in chemistry, biology, engineering

Tools

LIMS

Mosaic

Automation platforms

Job description

Temp, Research Associate I, Sample Management

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I to support day-to-day laboratory operations within the Sample Management function. This role is ideal for a hands‑on laboratory professional who thrives in a fast‑paced research environment and takes pride in operational excellence, data integrity, and high‑quality execution.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting compound and biological sample workflows, ensuring accurate tracking, storage, and distribution of materials that enable discovery and development programs.

Key responsibilities

• Execute core sample management activities, including sample receipt, accessioning, storage, tracking, retrieval, distribution, and disposal.
• Operate and maintain automated storage systems, LIMS, and supporting laboratory infrastructure.
• Perform routine quality control checks to ensure sample integrity, data accuracy, and system reliability.
• Accurately document all activities in LIMS and associated databases in compliance with SOPs and data integrity standards.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment or process issues and elevate complex problems as needed.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SOPs and best practices.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of compounds and samples.
• Assist with onboarding of new technologies, automation platforms, and laboratory systems.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability of sample management workflows.
• Maintain laboratory organization, compliance, and operational readiness.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• BS or MS in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Strong commitment to data integrity and operational discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment or operational processes.
• Proficiency with standard laboratory software and data systems
• Proven ability to independently execute and prioritize laboratory workflows.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment or operational processes.
• Demonstrated contributions to process optimization or workflow improvements.
• Experience supporting small‑molecule drug discovery programs.
• Familiarity with automated compound/sample storage platforms.
• Exposure to laboratory automation systems.
• Experience with Cenevo’s Sample Management Software Mosaic.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a contract position that will be employed through a third‑party recruiting agency. The agency will provide the pay range, which will be based on several factors, including job‑related skills, experience, market conditions, and relevant education or training.

Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.

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