Research Associate
Job Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate-Scientific in San Diego, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate-Scientific:
Execute cellular and molecular biology protocols in the laboratory
Maintain cancer cell lines and establish new stable lines via lentiviral transduction
Validate engineered cell lines by reporter assays and PCR
Perform genetic targeting using siRNA, shRNA or CRISPR/Cas9 technology for cell line characterization and screening
Conduct routine molecular and cellular experiments including gDNA and RNA isolation, PCR, cloning, western blot analysis, flow cytometry, and microplate cell proliferation assays
What we are looking for in a Research Associate-Scientific:
Bachelor s degree in Biology (no PhD candidates)
2+ years of wet lab experience (not including lab classes): experience in mammalian cell culture is required.
Basic molecular biology skills (PCR especially; familiarity with library prep preferred)
Proficient in laboratory math (dilutions, cell count-based plating)
Excellent organizational skills and record-keeping (Excel & Powerpoint)
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:
$55,286 $70,200 (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.