A Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader is seeking an adaptable Research Associate to join a specialized Cell Surface Biology research team in South San Francisco, CA. This 1-year onsite contract offers flexible scheduling and focuses on advancing discovery efforts through high-throughput tissue culture and molecular profiling. This is an ideal role for a technically strong laboratory professional with broad assay exposure.
location: South San Francisco, California
job type: Contract
salary: $28.00 - 30.33 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Culture and maintain complex in vitro models, including various cell lines and organoids, for discovery research.
- Prepare key tissues and biological samples for high-sensitivity transcriptomic and proteomic assays.
- Implement molecular and biological tools to support experimental studies and NGS-based workflows.
- Contribute to multi-omic profiling experiments, including imaging and flow cytometry-based assays.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members on experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain rigorous bench standards and present research findings at internal team meetings.
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong hands-on tissue culture experience in a Biotech or Pharmaceutical environment.
- Proven exposure to molecular biology techniques and flow cytometry workflows.
- Demonstrated experience with 96-well assay formats or high-throughput systems.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in South San Francisco.
- Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Experience with RNA-based workflows or organoid culture.
- Familiarity with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) support activities.
skills: Molecular Biology, Biology, Flow Cytometry, Cell-based Assays
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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.
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