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MEDVACON

Research Associate - pharma

Foster City, CA

... 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 ...

Spyglass Pharma

Clinical Trial Associate

Aliso Viejo, CA

$35.50 - $48.50/hr

At SpyGlass Pharma (NASDAQ: SGP), we are focused on improving and preserving the vision of patients ... We are seeking a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) / Senior CTA to join our team at SpyGlass Pharma.

Spyglass Pharma

Clinical Trial Associate

Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

At SpyGlass Pharma (NASDAQ: SGP), we are focused on improving and preserving the vision of patients ... We are seeking a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) / Senior CTA to join our team at SpyGlass Pharma.

Spyglass Pharma

Clinical Trial Associate

Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $48.50/hr

At SpyGlass Pharma (NASDAQ: SGP), we are focused on improving and preserving the vision of patients ... We are seeking a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) / Senior CTA to join our team at SpyGlass Pharma.

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Research Associate - pharma

MEDVACON

Foster City, CA

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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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