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Research Associate, Scientific Biopharma (JP10249)

3 Key Consulting
Newark, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Job Title: Research Associate, Scientific Biopharma (JP10249)
Location: 
Newark, CA. 94560
Employment Type: Contract
Business unit: TeneoBio
Duration: Initial 3 months with likely extensions
Job posting date: 5/16/2022

3 Key Consulting is hiring a Research Associate for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global bio-pharmaceutical company.

Job Summary:

Obtain assignment and follow scientific direction of client staff, flag issues, and seek guidance appropriately.
  • Demonstrate independence and ability to produce quality results under minimal direction
  • Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebook
  • Perform cell culture and cell-based assays (cell binding, T cell dependent cytotoxicity, reporter assays, etc.)
  • Operate a specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation (i.e. FACSCelesta, SpectraMax i3x, etc.)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot to solve problems.
     
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Biology or related degree
  • 1-3 years industry experience
  • Experience with flow cytometry and cell-based assays highly preferred


Top Must have Skill Sets:
  • Cell Culture experience
  • Flow Cytometry experience
  • Cell-Based Assays experience
    (see day to day as well for further context)

     
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
  • Maintain appropriate cell lines in culture
  • Assess binding of molecules to cell lines using flow cytometry
  • Perform cell-based assays to assess functional activity of molecules

Employee Value Proposition:
Possible extension (planned project), unique experience / opportunity
 
Red Flags:
Lack of mammalian cell culture experience
Lack of basic knowledge of flow cytometry

Interview Process:
There will be at most two interviews conducted: one phone interview and a follow-up interview (either virtual or in-person).


We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to recruiting@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are welcome to also share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

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