Job Details

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate I in Foster City, CA

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate I:

· Responsible for the expansion, maintenance, cryopreservation, and thawing of multiple cell lines.

· Collaborate with team members to assess cell culture needs and provide necessary support for ongoing research activities.

· Engage with various functional areas to evaluate cell culture and cell banking needs and deliver materials according to defined timelines.

· Understand quality control procedures to validate cell lines as needed to ensure experimental integrity.

· Maintain accurate, detailed laboratory notebooks and relevant documentation for all laboratory activities.

What we are looking for in a Research Associate I:

· B.S. degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or a related life science field, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience working with cancer cell lines, primary cells, and genetically engineered cell lines.

· Expertise in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture, including handling multiple cell lines simultaneously and preparing media with complex supplements.

· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in record keeping.

· Familiarity with cell culture quality control practices such as mycoplasma testing and cell line authentication.

· Proficiency in using electronic lab notebooks for experiment documentation, inventory management, and workflow execution (Preferred).

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$66,310 – $82,888 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.