Research Associate
Aequor JD ·www.aequor.com
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Description-
100% ONSITE AT USSF (Standard work hours)
*Length of assignment: 1 year
*Production work in a lab supporting general research. Includes general lab practices such as maintaining stocks, running & maintaining automation, fulfilling orders, receiving & distributing materials, etc. Does not include much chemistry or bench work.
Seeking a Research Associate to support a newly established San Francisco lab focused on automated scientific workflows and platform operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor s degree in a scientific discipline with either strong academic laboratory exposure or 1–3 years of industry laboratory experience. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fully onsite lab environment using PPE daily and demonstrate strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn specialized automated systems. Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; high-potential recent graduates with strong hands-on academic lab experience are welcome. Team highly values stability and consistency in prior employment due to the extensive onboarding and training investment required for this role.
Job Description:
High energy individual who can multi-task and handle a fast-pace, dynamic work environment
Demonstrate independence and ability to produce quality results under minimal direction
Operate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Create protocols/scripts within automation software
Build, prioritize, and coordinate work plans and adhere to timelines
Multi-task the execution of deadline-driven workflows in real-time
Troubleshooting of various lab instrumentation and automation
Perform Quality Control (QC) and calibration of equipment for both accuracy and precision
Perform HTQC using LC-MS to verify mass and purity of newly submitted compounds
Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
Complete training on assigned tasks
Participate in quality improvement efforts
Strive to achieve excellent client service
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of training records, laboratory documentation, written procedures, building monitoring systems and laboratory log books
Interact with multiple functional areas in a highly matrixed-team environment
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical, Life Sciences or related technical discipline
1-3 years of experience in lab environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent automation troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience operating specific liquid handling automation: Hamilton VANTAGE, Agilent Bravo, Beckman Echo
Experience writing protocols with laboratory automation software: Hamilton VENUS, Agilent VWorks, Echo Liquid Handler, Titian Mosaic
Experience operating Waters LC-MS equipment to perform quality control of organic chemistry molecules
100% ONSITE AT USSF (Standard work hours)
*Length of assignment: 1 year
*Production work in a lab supporting general research. Includes general lab practices such as maintaining stocks, running & maintaining automation, fulfilling orders, receiving & distributing materials, etc. Does not include much chemistry or bench work.
Seeking a Research Associate to support a newly established San Francisco lab focused on automated scientific workflows and platform operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor s degree in a scientific discipline with either strong academic laboratory exposure or 1–3 years of industry laboratory experience. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fully onsite lab environment using PPE daily and demonstrate strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn specialized automated systems. Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; high-potential recent graduates with strong hands-on academic lab experience are welcome. Team highly values stability and consistency in prior employment due to the extensive onboarding and training investment required for this role.
Job Description:
High energy individual who can multi-task and handle a fast-pace, dynamic work environment
Demonstrate independence and ability to produce quality results under minimal direction
Operate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Create protocols/scripts within automation software
Build, prioritize, and coordinate work plans and adhere to timelines
Multi-task the execution of deadline-driven workflows in real-time
Troubleshooting of various lab instrumentation and automation
Perform Quality Control (QC) and calibration of equipment for both accuracy and precision
Perform HTQC using LC-MS to verify mass and purity of newly submitted compounds
Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
Complete training on assigned tasks
Participate in quality improvement efforts
Strive to achieve excellent client service
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of training records, laboratory documentation, written procedures, building monitoring systems and laboratory log books
Interact with multiple functional areas in a highly matrixed-team environment
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical, Life Sciences or related technical discipline
1-3 years of experience in lab environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent automation troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience operating specific liquid handling automation: Hamilton VANTAGE, Agilent Bravo, Beckman Echo
Experience writing protocols with laboratory automation software: Hamilton VENUS, Agilent VWorks, Echo Liquid Handler, Titian Mosaic
Experience operating Waters LC-MS equipment to perform quality control of organic chemistry molecules
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