Research Associate II / Lab Manager

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate II / Lab Manager in South San Francisco, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate II / Lab Manager:

We have an opening for a Research Associate / Lab Manager to join the company s Research and Early Development organization.

The group develops and deploys state of the art in vitro micro physiological models to support organization-wide target assessment, lead optimization, and issue mitigation.

This process involves closely collaborating with scientists across the organization to develop new platforms and technologies that help drive our constantly changing portfolio, novel modalities, and emerging therapeutic area needs.

To meet our growing needs and support our deployed model systems, we are looking for a skilled and highly motivated Research Associate / Lab Manager to join the group.

This lab-based individual will be responsible for duties that include but are not limited to: routine cell culture for cell lines and primary cells, creation and maintenance of various types of different micro physiological models (e.g. organoid, organ-on-chip, or microfluidic platforms) for neural tissue types (e.g. neurons, astrocytes, neural organoids and neurovasculature), and performing quantitative endpoint assays such as immunostaining and confocal microscopy, qPCR, Luminex, etc.

What we are looking for in a Research Associate II / Lab Manager:

Bachelor s (BS/BA) degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, biology, physiology, pharmaceutical sciences or related discipline is required/A Master s degree (MS) is not required but preferred.

Candidate will provide technical support to assays and platforms supported by the group by:

Routine culture and maintenance of immortalized, stem, and primary cell cultures, both in standard formats (flask or well plate) as well as organoids or organ-on-chip formats.

Experience with these systems, and experience with a variety of different cell types (e.g. endothelial cells, GI stem cells, lung cells, etc) is highly desirable.

Routine quantitative endpoint assays, such as immunostaining, confocal imaging and image analysis, high content imaging, qPCR, Luminex, ELISA, cell viability assays, etc.

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:

$53,081 $101,816 (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.