Research Associate I, Translational Medicine

Research Associate I, Translational Medicine

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $40 - $47 per hour

Location: Redwood City, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Temp Research Associate I to join our Translational Medicine team. The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting Translational Medicine in developing and implementing biomarker and/or Companion Diagnostic (CDx) strategies for RAS(ON) inhibitors in clinical trials. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, contributing to various ongoing clinical studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CDx Leads, Clinical Biomarker Leads, Biomarker Scientists, and other Translational Medicine team members to support the execution of CDx and biomarker strategies and sample testing in clinical trials.
• Conduct a detailed review of clinically relevant documents for RAS(ON) inhibitor clinical trials to ensure rigorous validity of data accuracy and compliance with study protocol guidelines.
• Perform data review, reconciliation, and quality checks for genomic and biomarker data in clinical studies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency with source records, laboratory outputs, and protocol requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A BS or an MS degree in cancer biology, cell/molecular biology, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year (for MS) and 3 years (for BS) of related experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or IVD diagnostic company is required.
• Coordination skills with cross-functional study team and CRO.
• Excellent organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and effective time management with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in quality control of scientific data.
• Thrive in detail-oriented tasks and fast-paced, team environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience in oncology drug development and precision medicine.
• Knowledge of clinically relevant biomarker approaches across a range of technology platforms (NGS, qPCR/ ddPCR, etc.).
• Understanding of clinical trial design and biomarker integration.
• Understanding of CDx development and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EU-IVDR).

Desired Skills and Experience

Translational Medicine, Biomarkers, Companion Diagnostics, CDx, Oncology, Precision Medicine, RAS(ON) Inhibitors, Clinical Trials, Clinical Biomarker Strategy, Biomarker Data Review, Genomic Data Review, Scientific Data Quality Control, Data Reconciliation, Data Accuracy, Protocol Compliance, Source Record Verification, Laboratory Output Review, Clinical Study Support, Clinical Trial Sample Testing, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Oncology Drug Development, NGS, qPCR, ddPCR, Biomarker Integration, Clinical Trial Design, FDA Regulatory Requirements, EU-IVDR, IVD Diagnostics, CRO Coordination, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Study Team Coordination, Scientific Communication, Organization, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Fast-Paced Team Environment

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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