Job Title: Research Associate
Location: South San Francisco, CA; 94080
Duration: 12 months
Description:
| Purpose and Scope: |
| The Research Associate II supports and executes nonclinical bioanalytical activities to generate high-quality, reliable data in GLP and non-GLP environments. This role encompasses sample processing, assay execution, data analysis, documentation, and training of other analysts in support of nonclinical research and development programs. |
| Responsibilities and Accountabilities: |
- Nonclinical bioanalytical activities in GLP and non-GLP environment
- Extract protein, DNA, and/or RNA from necropsied animal tissue
- Run ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, MSD, Western blot, and related analyses on tissue extracts
- Perform nonclinical sample analysis
- Support drafting and maintenance of analysis plans and SOPs
- Data analysis, compilation, and QC
- Train and support other analysts on bioanalytical methods, workflows, and best laboratory practices
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| Required Qualifications: |
- BS in Biology or related field (MS preferred)
- Hands-on experience qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA or MSD
- 5+ years of hands-on experience a bioanalytical, molecular biology or related laboratory setting
- Experience following SOPs and study documentation
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, complete and traceable documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Experience supporting GLP toxicology or IND-enabling studies
- Experience with automated liquid handling systems and assay automation
- Experience with LIMS/ELN systems and electronic data workflows
- Experience in gene therapy, biologics or biomarker analysis
- Experience with SnapGene, SoftMax Pro, GraphPad Prism, JMP, Excel, and similar applications
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| Working Environment |
- This position is based in South San Francisco, CA, USA and will require on-site work.
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Spectraforce Technologies
Sep 25, 2026