Research Associate

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate I in Foster City, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate I:

Transfer samples into pre-labeled barcode-compliant matrix tubes using the appropriate liquid handling platform.

Verify and update sample volume and concentration in the inventory spreadsheet.

Submit transferred samples to CRO for Sanger sequencing and verify sequence identity using the Geneious Prime sequence alignment tool.

Archive and register confirmed physical DNA stock in the inventory spreadsheet.

Consolidate sample tubes into matrix tube racks, barcode scan all samples, and record barcode information in the spreadsheet.

What we are looking for in a Research Associate I:

Bachelor s degree in related science discipline

Required Skill Sets: nucleic acid handling, Microsoft excel , DNA sequence alignment and analysis skill

Nice to Have Skill Sets: Liquid handler operation eg Biomek 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:

$66,560 $83,200 (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.