Research Associate

Payrate: $29.00 - $31.00/hr. Summary: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. Responsibilities: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 environment Basic Minimum Qualifications:B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical, Life Sciences or related technical discipline1-3 years of experience in lab environment Preferred Qualifications:Excellent communication skills - both verbal and writtenExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent automation troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExperience operating specific liquid handling automation: Hamilton VANTAGE, Agilent Bravo, Beckman EchoExperience writing protocols with laboratory automation software: Hamilton VENUS, Agilent VWorks, Echo Liquid Handler, Titian MosaicExperience operating Waters LC-MS equipment to perform quality control of organic chemistry molecules Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:BS degree in science / science backgroundOpen to new college grad, however, must have time in the labMust be comfortable wearing lab coat, glasses, and gloves (daily)2+ years of experience in Lab Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $29.00 - $31.00 /hr. 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