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Associate Scientist

RD Partners
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Scientist in San Diego, CA.

Your main responsibilities as an Associate Scientist:

· Develops analytical test method procedures in accordance with relevant guidelines from ICH, USP, EP for cell therapy product GMP release testing and characterization.

· Supports analytical routine testing, qualification, and validation.

· Evaluates reagents and supplies to meet QC standards

· Co-authors test methods (SOPs), technical reports, and analytical sampling plans

· Documents laboratory procedures and experiments with great attention to detail in laboratory notebooks

What we are looking for in an Associate Scientist:

· BS or MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline with five plus years of relevant experience in a biotech environment (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

· Experience in human T cell biology with demonstrated proficiency in a broad range of cellular immunology techniques, including cell-based assays, immunoassays, and flow cytometry.

· Experiences with aseptic cell culture (human primary cells and cell lines) and bio-assay development and/or testing

· Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments at the bench

· Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed lab execution records and perform data analysis

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:

$58,552 - $93,888 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.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page.

R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Company Description
R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.

Salary : $58,552 - $93,888

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