Research Associate - Biology - III*

Lancesoft

Foster City, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40–$50 Per Hour

SKILLS

Asepsis, Automation, Biochemistry, Biology, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Logistics, Oncology, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Pulmonary Disease, Quality Management, Reconciliation, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Team Player, Time Management, Virology, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Foster City, CA

POSTED

4 days ago

Title: Research Associate Biologics Inventory
Location: Foster City, CA
Contract Duration: 5 Months
Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 USD hourly on W2

Research Associate Biologics Inventory Discovery Sciences & Technologies
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Biologics Inventory team to bring a library of legacy biologics current. Discovery Sciences & Technologies (DST) supports lead identification and optimization efforts in Research. This position the Sample Management group is located in a state of the art Research facility at Foster City, CA campus. This is a great opportunity for a lab scientist to use their biology and biochemistry training to help manage our biologics inventory. Our group is highly collaborative, and we support all research and exploratory projects across several therapeutic areas including virology, inflammation, oncology, and respiratory disease.

Knowledge, Experience And Skills
The successful candidate will use defined workflows to audit our biologics inventory. The audit will include updating sample storage locations and reconciling discrepancies. The role also entails working in a Biological Safety cabinet to reformat individual samples into appropriate labware for long term storage. Familiarity with aseptic technique. Work with biologics entails maintaining proper handling to preserve sample quality. The candidate in this lab-based role should have a strong background in Biology or Biochemistry. Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential. Attention to detail is critical to maintain accurate inventory information. The candidate will work closely with their manager and provide weekly progress reports. Teamwork and excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.

Key Responsibilities
Perform audit of current biologics inventory.
Apply rules for reformatting samples and consolidating storage containers as required
Record and update inventory daily
Use automation, liquid handlers, instrumentation, LIMS, and inventory management tools
Accountable to meet established timelines

Education and Experience
BS with 2 years experience in Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline
Detail oriented, well organized, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong working knowledge of sample management, sterile technique, and logistics
Demonstrated proficiency with sample preparation using various liquid handlers and dispensers (Echo, Bravo, Biomek, i7, etc.)
Strong team orientation;highly collaborative and flexible
Resourceful and open to diverse points of view
Microsoft Office

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/