Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a premier provider of workforce management solutions, committed to linking talented professionals with fulfilling opportunities. Eastridge has partnered with a global biotechnology company, in the search for an experienced Research Associate. The Research Associate III is responsible for assisting and working with research staff in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments aimed at developing new tools and reagents for life science. The Research Associate III independently plans and conducts relevant, complex experiments and tasks under guidance of senior scientific staff to meet specific research requirements and deadlines. Interested candidates are encourage to apply today for immediate consideration.

What will you do:

• Independently plans and conducts complex experiments under guidance of senior scientific staff.
• Selects, creates and /or modifies procedures and techniques to meet specific research requirements, with minimal guidance from supervisors.
• Conduct experiments through product development launch cycle from feasibility test through transfer to manufacturing.
• Utilizes literature reviews, protocols, SOPs and prior laboratory experience to assist with experimental design, assay development, and workflow optimization.
• Accurately records procedures, materials used, and results obtained, enabling others to understand and reproduce results.
• Presents and discusses experimental results with R&D members in group setting.
• Prepares technical reports, summarizing experiments done, results obtained, and proposals for next steps.
• Independently prepares technical documents, including work instructions and user manuals.
• May provide technical training to laboratory personnel and others within the company.
• May act as a resource for Technical Support on matters related to their product development.
• Shares responsibility for general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, including organization and purchasing of laboratory reagents and maintaining laboratory stocks.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

How will you get here?

• BA, BS or MS degree in relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct complex experiments with an excellent understanding of relevant controls.
• Able to provide clear, concise, and well-documented reports of experiments done.
• Proven ability to propose solutions and next-step experiments.
• Adaptable to shifting demands.
• Broad experience with all aspects of the product development cycle.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k
• PTO and sick time
• Annual bonus

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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