- In this role you'll execute experiments under guidance, keep meticulous electronic records, assist with lab readiness and sample logistics, and help distill results for internal reviews and regulatory documents.
location: Newbury Park, California
job type: Contract
salary: $20.00 - 24.21 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver fit-for-purpose formulations; perform dose analyses for PK/PD and toxicology studies per SOPs.
- Execute HPLC/UPLC assays; process/integrate data and summarize results for project teams.
- Maintain complete ELN documentation and ensure sample labeling/traceability and data integrity.
- Support lab readiness (equipment upkeep, supplies, safety) and coordinate with project reps to meet study timelines.
qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience.
- Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC for content and stability testing, including data processing/integration; experience with the basic operation of laboratory automation platforms for high-throughput screening (e.g., plate loading, run setup/monitoring, data capture, basic troubleshooting).
- Fundamental understanding of drug formulation and key physicochemical properties relevant to preclinical dosing.
- Proficiency in basic organic chemistry and core lab techniques (e.g., pH measurement, weighing, filtration, microscopy).
skills: Chemistry, Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), 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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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 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.
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.
