Associate Researcher

Job Title: Research AssociateLocation: South San Francisco, California (On-site)Seeking a Research Associate to support a newly established San Francisco lab focused on automated scientific workflows and platform operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with either strong academic laboratory exposure or 1–3 years of industry laboratory experience.Candidates should be comfortable working in a fully onsite lab environment using PPE daily and demonstrate strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn specialized automated systems.Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; high-potential recent graduates with strong hands-on academic lab experience are welcome.Team highly values stability and consistency in prior employment due to the extensive onboarding and training investment required for this role.Job Description:High energy individual who can multi-task and handle a fast-pace, dynamic work environmentDemonstrate independence and ability to produce quality results under minimal directionOperate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentationCreate protocols/scripts within automation softwareBuild, prioritize, and coordinate work plans and adhere to timelinesMulti-task the execution of deadline-driven workflows in real-timeTroubleshooting of various lab instrumentation and automationPerform Quality Control (QC) and calibration of equipment for both accuracy and precisionPerform HTQC using LC-MS to verify mass and purity of newly submitted compoundsPerform general laboratory housekeeping activitiesComplete training on assigned tasksParticipate in quality improvement effortsStrive to achieve excellent client serviceComply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of training records, laboratory documentation, written procedures, building monitoring systems and laboratory log booksInteract with multiple functional areas in a highly matrixed-team environmentAbout SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from SSi People and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: SSi People Privacy Policy