Research Associate – Biologics Inventory – Discovery Sciences & Technologies

Position: Research Associate – Biologics Inventory – Discovery Sciences & TechnologiesLocation: Foster City, CA 94404Duration: 5 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: OnsitePay Rate: $40.00-48.00/ HourlyOverview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Biologics Inventory team to bring a library of legacy biologics current. Discovery Sciences & Technologies (DST) supports lead identification and optimization efforts in Research.This position the Sample Management group is located in a state of the art Research facility at Client’s Foster City, CA campus.This is a great opportunity for a lab scientist to use their biology and biochemistry training to help manage our biologics inventory. Our group is highly collaborative, and we support all Client research and exploratory projects across several therapeutic areas including virology, inflammation, oncology, and respiratory disease.Knowledge, Experience and SkillsThe successful candidate will use defined workflows to audit our biologics inventory.The audit will include updating sample storage locations and reconciling discrepancies.The role also entails working in a Biological Safety cabinet to reformat individual samples into appropriate labware for long term storage.Familiarity with aseptic technique. Work with biologics entails maintaining proper handling to preserve sample quality.The candidate in this lab-based role should have a strong background in Biology or Biochemistry.Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential.Attention to detail is critical to maintain accurate inventory information.The candidate will work closely with their manager and provide weekly progress reports.Teamwork and excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform audit of current biologics inventory.Apply rules for reformatting samples and consolidating storage containers as requiredRecord and update inventory dailyUse automation, liquid handlers, instrumentation, LIMS, and inventory management toolsAccountable to meet established timelinesEducation and ExperienceBS with 2 years experience in Biology, Biochemistry or related disciplineDetail oriented, well organized, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong working knowledge of sample management, sterile technique, and logisticsDemonstrated proficiency with sample preparation using various liquid handlers and dispensers (Echo, Bravo, Biomek, i7, etc.)Strong team orientation; highly collaborative and flexibleResourceful and open to diverse points of viewMicrosoft OfficeTekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.