Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate I for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Associate to be part of our analytical testing team. This role utilizes analytical tools to characterize the physical and chemical properties of biopharmaceutical products. This work is essential for supporting both process development and validation, and for determining product quality, purity, and stability.
• Analytical Operations (AO) is a non-GMP department within the PTDA Analytical Development Quality Control organization, dedicated to advancing the company's R&D pipeline. The department is focused on providing technical expertise and analytical support for early-stage research, development, and process validation for departments across the South San Francisco campus as well as other firm sites. This support is delivered through high-throughput testing, automation, effective data management, and robust business processes, all of which facilitate timely and scientifically informed decisions.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analytical testing using a variety of physiochemical techniques (U/HPLC, icIEF, CE-SDS, and LC-MS), according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of assays and data results in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), strictly adhering to ALCOA+ principles.
• Perform essential lab support tasks, including stocking consumables, checking for expired reagents and hazardous waste, and de-icing freezers.
• Comply with laboratory best practices, safety guidelines, and internal and regulatory standards.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with laboratory experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC, CE, or LC-MS is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, with the ability to present technical work clearly.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. for laboratory-related tasks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance, experience with ELN, and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy

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