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Senior Research Associate

R&D Partners
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Associate position at R&D Partners?

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate in San Diego, CA.

 

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Research Associate:

·      We are seeking a scientist with in vivo skills to support the discovery and development of new drugs targeting a variety of oncology indications, mostly solid tumors.

·      Ideal candidates must be skilled in animal handling (mice) including drug administration by multiple routes, tumor implanting and tissue harvesting.

·      Additional experience with in vitro techniques such as cell culture, cell isolation, Mesoscale, Nanostring, IHC, Western Blot, and qPCR are preferred.

·      Independently and efficiently perform routine animal experimental procedures, including but not limited to gavage, subcutaneous/intraperitoneal/intravenous injections, blood collection, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, dissection, and tissue sample collection.

·      Strictly follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for in vivo pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetic studies, and disease model development.  

 

What we are looking for in a Senior Research Associate:

·      Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years or Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Molecular Biology with 1 years of experience.

·      Candidates with a background in Cancer Biology will be preferred.

·      Experience with in vivo tumor models, including tumor volume measurement, drug dosing via various routes, injection, blood and tissue collection and processing required.

·      Experience with tumor imaging techniques is valued, but not required.

·      Experience with cell culture, isolation of primary cell populations and performing cellular assays.

 

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval


Pay Scale:

$81,452 – $101,818 Dependent on Experience)

 

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.  

 

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.   

Salary : $81,452 - $101,818

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