Research Associate

Job Description:

• Performs experiments that support research activities in the Drug Metabolism job family
• Responsible for planning and scheduling experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of the project
• Operates scientific equipment, selecting appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, analyzes data and preparing related reports
• Plans and organizes details of experiments
• Uses data, reports and previous results to identify inappropriate variances and concerns

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with 2-6 years of lab experience, especially in performing In Vitro Drug Metabolism assays and hands on proficient experience in running a high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) instrument coupled with a mass spectrometry instrument (LC/MS).
• Completion of hands-on laboratory courses in chemistry, biology, or related field
• Laboratory skills including pipetting, cell culture, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry are a plus

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Foster City, CA 94404: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location