Company DescriptionMEDVACON Life Sciences works with many leading pharmaceutical companies to hire temporary and full-time employees to join their organization.We're providing hiring support for our pharma client located in Foster City, CA for 2 Research Assocaites in the Foster City location. Job DescriptionThis is a sample management and a logistics role for a Research Associate to join the Analytical Development team. Responsibilities include managing starting materials, in-process samples, and final products receiving from various departments, assisting in cryopreservation, and laboratory data management.Qualifications• Bachelor’s in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field required with 1 years of experience in a similar role in a laboratory.• Experience with aseptic technic as well as primary and mammalian cell culture• Prior biological sample management experience is a plus.• Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail and successfully execute experiments at the bench;• Has a basic understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions• Understands GxP requirements;• Previous customer service experience is a plus.• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge in statistical programming languages such as R and Python is a plus. Additional InformationVaccine mandate is in effect due to onsite nature of the positionPlease attach a WORD resume to your submissionAll of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.ON-SITE onlyNo benefits for temporary roles40 hour week ** NOTE - other temporary roles with this company:2 Research Associate in Santa Monica, CA1 Clinical Program Manager in Foster City, CA1 Clinical Trials Management Associate in Santa Monica, CA