Research Associate

R&D Partners

Foster City, CAFull-timePosted Mar 31, 2026

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Benefits

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Job Description

valuate 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.

Qualifications

  • 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

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

  • 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


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