Job Description
Job Title: Research Associate I
Pay Rate: $45/hr.
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 6 months, could extend or convert based on business needs
Position Summary:
The Research Associate I supports cross-functional molecular diagnostics research projects through the execution of laboratory experiments, generation of high-quality data, and maintenance of laboratory operations. Working closely with Assay Development and Bioinformatics teams, this individual performs molecular biology workflows, supports high-throughput screening activities, organizes experimental data, and contributes to data-driven assay development efforts.
The position serves as a bridge between laboratory experimentation and computational analysis, ensuring the generation and organization of high-quality data to support assay design and optimization activities. This position is ideal for an early-career scientist interested in molecular diagnostics, assay development, laboratory automation, and data-centric research.
Key Responsibilities:
Pay Rate: $45/hr.
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 6 months, could extend or convert based on business needs
Position Summary:
The Research Associate I supports cross-functional molecular diagnostics research projects through the execution of laboratory experiments, generation of high-quality data, and maintenance of laboratory operations. Working closely with Assay Development and Bioinformatics teams, this individual performs molecular biology workflows, supports high-throughput screening activities, organizes experimental data, and contributes to data-driven assay development efforts.
The position serves as a bridge between laboratory experimentation and computational analysis, ensuring the generation and organization of high-quality data to support assay design and optimization activities. This position is ideal for an early-career scientist interested in molecular diagnostics, assay development, laboratory automation, and data-centric research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform molecular biology and assay development experiments following established protocols and study plans.
- Prepare reagents, controls, oligonucleotides, standards, and biological samples for assay development activities.
- Execute PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, and other nucleic acid-based workflows using laboratory instrumentation and automated systems.
- Support high-throughput screening studies through plate preparation, sample processing, and operation of laboratory automation platforms.
- Collect, organize, document, and summarize experimental data in laboratory notebooks and electronic data management systems.
- Assist with data compilation, quality checks, and preparation of datasets and associated metadata for downstream analysis.
- Communicate experimental results, observations, and technical issues to project team members and supervisors.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation as needed.
- Manage laboratory inventory and support routine laboratory operations.
- Follow established SOPs, laboratory safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Collaborate effectively with scientists and bioinformaticians to support project goals and timelines.
- B.S. or B.A. in Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, or a related life science discipline.
- 0-2 years of laboratory experience in academic research, biotechnology, diagnostics, or related fields.
- Basic understanding of molecular biology techniques, including PCR and qPCR.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PPT.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with molecular diagnostic assays.
- Experience with automated liquid handling systems or other laboratory automation platforms.
- Familiarity with high-throughput screening workflows.
- Exposure to biological data analysis, data visualization, or bioinformatics concepts.
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | https://www.csetalent.com/ |
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Skills
- Academic Researchunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Assay Developmentunmatched
- Assaysunmatched
- Biochemistryunmatched
- Bioinformaticsunmatched
- Biological Assayunmatched
- Biologyunmatched
- Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
- Chemistryunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Collectionunmatched
- Data Managementunmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Data Setsunmatched
- Data Visualizationunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Geneticsunmatched
- High-Throughput Screening (HTS)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Laboratoryunmatched
- Laboratory Automationunmatched
- Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
- Laboratory Managementunmatched
- Laboratory Notebookunmatched
- Laboratory Operationsunmatched
- Metadataunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Molecular Biologyunmatched
- Nucleic Acidunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)unmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Real-time PCR (qPCR)unmatched
- Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR)unmatched
- Safety Trainingunmatched
- Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
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