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Research Associate - III

LeadStack Inc.
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job Titles: Research Associate - III

Location: Foster City, CA

Duration: 12 months Contract

Payrate: $45/hr - $57/hr on W2

Job Description

Senior Research Associate in the Biologics Pivotal & Commercial Cell Culture Process Development function will execute cell culture process laboratory experiments for Gilead biologics entities during pivotal development (phases II/III, commercial).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process optimization and characterization during pivotal development phases.
  • Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations as needed.
  • Maintain a state-of-the-art cell culture process development laboratory, including equipment upkeep and consumables management.
  • Ensure high-quality and timely documentation of data in electronic laboratory notebooks.
  • Collect, analyze, and visualize data from laboratory experiments.
  • Present results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
  • Participates in the equipment maintenance and continued improvement of lab and data handling best practices.
  • Adhere to department budget, all trainings, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

  • B.S. with 2 years or M.S. with 0 years in a relevant scientific discipline (bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering).
  • Hands-on laboratory operations experience including shake flask, high-throughput bioreactor, bench scale bioreactor, and pilot scale cultures.
  • Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation skills and aptitude for creative problem solving.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work in a team setting, and influence cross-functionally.
  • Working knowledge of lab automation, data management, data science, knowledge management and data protection.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me on (415) 322-5419or send an email on akarsh.yathiraj@leadstackinc.com

Thanks and Regards

Akarsh YathirajSenior Recruiter C.(415) 322-5419D.(415) 322-5419A.611 Gateway Blvd, Ste 120

South San Francisco, CA 94080W.www.leadstackinc.com

Salary : $45 - $55

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