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Research Associate II - In Vivo

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 10/31/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 623425 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Duties:
The Research Associate II will work collaboratively with supervising Scientists and the broader research team to develop and perform standard assays for their specific project. Function semi-independently to troubleshoot problems that arise within these assays and think creatively to improve upon existing protocols. Work closely with colleagues in other areas of research, which can involve more complex and specialized areas of a specific project. Responsible for keeping abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research. Responsible for carrying out specific experiments, usually confined to a single greater Research and Development aim in one technical area.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Can execute experiments independently and requires assistance in the design and analysis of experiments
  • Collaborate internally with Scientists and other research associates to interrogate novel therapies
  • Setup and maintenance of a highly functioning lab and may be responsible for in-depth maintenance and operation of specialized equipment
  • Analyze and present experimental data to project teams
  • Generate and maintain electronic lab notebook reports

Skills:
  • Experience with basic molecular biology protocols (PCR, Western, RT-PCR, basic cloning)
  • Proficient in using and analyzing common immunology and oncology assays
  • Experience with flow cytometry assays and analysis; experience with cell sorting is a plus
  • Proficient in sterile tissue culture techniques and experience working with human cells
  • Experience recording data in electronic notebooks
  • Additional specific experience related to the area of focus may be required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Learn new protocols quickly and think critically
  • Plan experiments and manage time independently
  • Effectively communicate and discuss results with other scientists on the team
  • Basic skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software such as Prism, FlowJo, Spotfire, Geneious, etc.
  • Ability to work in a matrixed environment
  • Comfortable learning and working with new software and automated lab equipment

Education:
  • BSc in biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, oncology, or related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the area of focus
  • MSc in biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, oncology, or related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience within the area of focus




Pay Rate Range: $35-34/hr depending on experience 
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