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Research Associate

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

South San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$33.20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analytical Chemistry, Automation, Automation Systems, Biology, Calibration, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Multitasking, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Organic Chemistry, Organizational Skills, Physical Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Quality Control, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Research Laboratory, Safety Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Shipping Documents, Shipping/Receiving, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management, VWorks, Writing Skills
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Duration: 12 months contract
Shift: Standard working hours
 
Job Description:
  • Production work in a lab supporting general research. Includes general lab practices such as maintaining stocks, running & maintaining automation, fulfilling orders, receiving & distributing materials, etc. Does not include much chemistry or bench work.
  • Client is seeking a Research Associate to support a newly established San Francisco lab focused on automated scientific workflows and platform operations.
  • Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with either strong academic laboratory exposure or 1–3 years of industry laboratory experience.
  • You should be comfortable working in a fully onsite lab environment using PPE daily and demonstrate strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn specialized automated systems. Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; high-potential recent graduates with strong hands-on academic lab experience are welcome. Team highly values stability and consistency in prior employment due to the extensive onboarding and training investment required for this role.
 
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical, Life Sciences or related technical discipline
  • 1-3 years of experience in lab environment
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent automation troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Experience operating specific liquid handling automation: Hamilton VANTAGE, Agilent Bravo, Beckman Echo
  • Experience writing protocols with laboratory automation software: Hamilton VENUS, Agilent VWorks, Echo Liquid Handler, Titian Mosaic
  • Experience operating Waters LC-MS equipment to perform quality control of organic chemistry molecules
 
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or
  • Associate degree and 4 years of experience or
  • high school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
 
Must Have Skill Sets:
  • BS degree in science / science background
  • Open to new college grad, however, must have time in the lab
  • Must be comfortable wearing lab coat, glasses, and gloves (daily)
  • 2+ years of experience in Lab
  • Job will be hands on in the lab (production/ benchwork experience will stand out)
 
Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • High energy individual who can multi-task and handle a fast-pace, dynamic work environment
  • Demonstrate independence and ability to produce quality results under minimal direction
  • Operate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
  • Create protocols/scripts within automation software
  • Build, prioritize, and coordinate work plans and adhere to timelines
  • Multi-task the execution of deadline-driven workflows in real-time
  • Troubleshooting of various lab instrumentation and automation
  • Perform Quality Control (QC) and calibration of equipment for both accuracy and precision
  • Perform HTQC using LC-MS to verify mass and purity of newly submitted compounds
  • Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
  • Complete training on assigned tasks
  • Participate in quality improvement efforts
  • Strive to achieve excellent client service
  • Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of training records, laboratory documentation, written procedures, building monitoring systems and laboratory log books
  • Interact with multiple functional areas in a highly matrixed-team environment
 
Also:
  • Process requests
  • Create shipping documents
  • Organize freezers
  • Store and retrieve samples
  • Learn and follow SOP's
  • Receive and register material
  • Stock lab materials
 
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
 
"US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran"

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