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Sr. Research Associate, Compound Management, Discovery Chemistry

Redwood City, CA 94063

Posted: 03/08/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 600211 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Sr. Research Associate, Compound Management, Discovery Chemistry 

Our client is seeking a motivated individual with a scientific background to support Compound Management in the Discovery Chemistry department.  This position will be responsible for maintaining the compound inventory, implementing compound management workflows using lab automation, and fulfilling compound requests.  The Temporary Research Associate will also perform quality control to maintain compound accuracy.

The Opportunity:

  • Manage and process compound requests for shipment and distribution using Mosaic platform.

  • Receive and process compound samples from internal and external sources to be added to the inventory, including proper labeling, sorting, and storage.

  • Assay plating using automated liquid handlers (TECAN and Echo).

  • Develop Echo protocols to support growing diversity and complexity of experiments.

  • Maintain the Compound Management lab space.

  • Utilize analytical instruments such as HPLC, LC/MS, NMR, etc.

  • Communicate effectively within cross functional project teams.

Required Experience, Skills and Education:

  • BS or BA in scientific discipline

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting .

  • Proficient with compound sample preparation using automated liquid handlers (Echo and TECAN).

  • Hands-on experience with Beckman Access Laboratory Workstation and protocol development.

  • Good record keeping, detail oriented and well organized.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with sound technically driven decision-making ability.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

  • An innovative team-player with capacity to be effective in a dynamic and fast-paced company environment.

  • Experience with sample management informatics platform (Mosaic) a plus.

  • Previous experience with analytical instruments a plus.

Currently requires that all personnel and visitors to its offices be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This role will require that the employee meet with company employees and work from the company’s offices.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.