Research Associate

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate III in South San Francisco, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate III:

This laboratory-based role involves performing, qualifying and implementing biological assays and technologies to support the Investigative Toxicology group.

They will also contribute to ongoing efforts to understand the impact of complex-in-vitro models in hazard id and liability assessment.

This is an ideal position for a researcher who is enthusiastic about learning and contributing to projects with a broad range of techniques.

As such the position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, a desire to learn about and integrate multiple aspects of drug toxicity, and a passion for lab-based research.

In particular a candidate who will be successful in this role will be able to collaborate with subject matter experts to collaboratively design a scope of work and key performance indicators for a research project, but then independently drive forward the experimental work including towards identified milestones.

What we are looking for in a Research Associate III:

Bachelors (BS/BA) in pharmacology, pharmaceutical science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, physiology, or related discipline is required; Masters (MS) degree is desirable, but not required.

1-3+ years of laboratory experience with hypothesis-driven research.

Ability to analyze, integrate, and present data in a presentation is required.

Experience with immortalized and/or primary cell culture, cell viability assessment, ELISAs, gene expression analysis, high content screening, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry is highly desired.

Experience with complex in-vitro model systems is highly desired.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Expense reimbursement

Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$61,963 $105,081 (Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.