Research Associate 1New

The opportunity

This is a six-month contract role located in San Carlos with the potential to extend or convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.

What you'll do

  • Receive, catalog, and process incoming shipments of biological samples following established protocols

  • Perform safe and proper handling of biological samples

  • Track sample inventory and status using LIMS and/or Google Sheets; perform periodic inventory reconciliation

  • Identify and promptly escalate manifest or sample discrepancies to the supervisor or manager

  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing biospecimen shipments to and from CROs, partners, and collaborators

  • Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance per SOPs; recognize and: escalate instrument malfunctions to the R&D equipment support team and relevant team members

What they're looking for

  • Adhere to all applicable SOPs and work instructions; participate in periodic SOP reviews
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives by applying hands-on knowledge: of routine accessioning activities
  • Ensure accurate, ethical, and compliant sample management in accordance with: all applicable federal regulations
  • Handle PHI in paper and electronic formats as required; complete HIPAA/PHI: and General Compliance training within the first 30 days of hire and maintain current training statu