Research Associate I

Experience: 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry (Manager note: Looking for an entry-level candidate with 6 months to 1 year of experience in biotech, and specifically requesting no Master's degrees). Equivalency: Depending of the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements.

Job Title Research Associate I
Location San Diego, CA 92127
Pay rate $24 - $26/hr
Work schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Overview and Specifications

Summary: Research Associate I responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role:

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.
• Analyzes data from individual experiment with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory notebook or report.
• Able to summarize a group of experiments.
• Effectively communicates with peers and supervisor. May present data in group meetings.
• Prepares reagents and panels.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in lab maintenance activities.
• Maintains training log.
• Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.
• Operates and calibrates all general lab equipment.
• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of GLP.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Powerpoint, Excel, Word.

Education:

• B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry (Manager note: Looking for an entry-level candidate with 6 months to 1 year of experience in biotech, and specifically requesting no Master's degrees).
• M.S. without thesis

Equivalency: Depending of the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements. Example: if a job Level typically requires an Associates Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could be included 4 years of experience or a Bachelor s Degree.

Occupational Demands: Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.