Research Associate - Biology - III

VARITE is looking for qualified Research Associate - Biology - III in Foster City, CA WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?An American biopharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, influenza, and COVID-19. WHAT WE DO?Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. Job Title: Research Associate - Biology - IIILocation: Foster City, CA (Onsite)Contract Duration: 5 months (Possible Extension)Pay Rate Range: $45.00/hr. to $50/hr. on W2Work Authorization: Only USC or GC HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DODescription:We 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 ****’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 **** research and exploratory projects across several therapeutic areas including virology, inflammation, oncology, and respiratory disease. Knowledge, Experience and Skills:The 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 Responsibilities:Perform audit of current biologics inventory.Apply rules for reformatting samples and consolidating storage containers as required.Record and update inventory daily.Use automation, liquid handlers, instrumentation, LIMS, and inventory management tools.Accountable to meet established timelines. Education and Experience:BS with 2 years’ experience in Biology, Biochemistry, or related disciplineDetail oriented, well organized, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.Strong 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 Office BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation. If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.