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MEDVACON

Research Associate - pharma

Foster City, CA · On-site

... pharma client located in Foster City, CA for 2 Research Assocaites in the Foster City location. This is a sample management and a logistics role for a Research Associate to join the Analytical ...

MEDVACON

Research Associate - pharma

Foster City, CA · On-site

... pharma client located in Foster City, CA for 2 Research Assocaites in the Foster City location. This is a sample management and a logistics role for a Research Associate to join the Analytical ...

Emery Pharma

CA · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

About Emery Pharma Emery Pharma is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) that ... Position Overview The Business Development Associate position will be responsible for helping to ...

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Research Associate - pharma

MEDVACON

Foster City, CA • On-site

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Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Company Description
MEDVACON Life Sciences works with many leading pharmaceutical companies to hire temporary and full-time employees to join their organization.
We're providing hiring support for our pharma client located in Foster City, CA for 2 Research Assocaites in the Foster City location.
Job Description
This is a sample management and a logistics role for a Research Associate to join the Analytical Development team. Responsibilities include managing starting materials, in-process samples, and final products receiving from various departments, assisting in cryopreservation, and laboratory data management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field required with 1+ years of experience in a similar role in a laboratory.
• Experience with aseptic technic as well as primary and mammalian cell culture
• Prior biological sample management experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail and successfully execute experiments at the bench;
• Has a basic understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions
• Understands GxP requirements;
• Previous customer service experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge in statistical programming languages such as R and Python is a plus.
Additional Information
Vaccine mandate is in effect due to onsite nature of the position
Please attach a WORD resume to your submission
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ON-SITE only
No benefits for temporary roles
40 hour week
** NOTE - other temporary roles with this company:
2 Research Associate in Santa Monica, CA
1 Clinical Program Manager in Foster City, CA
1 Clinical Trials Management Associate in Santa Monica, CA

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