Research Associate I

Company : ICONMA, LLC

Our Client, a Biotech company, is looking for a Research Associate I for their South San Francisco, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Client’s Analytical Operations (AO) department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Associate to be part of our analytical testing team.
• This role utilizes analytical tools to characterize the physical and chemical properties of biopharmaceutical products.
• This work is essential for supporting both process development and validation, and for determining product quality, purity, and stability.
• Analytical Operations (AO) is a non-GMP department within the PTDA Analytical Development Quality Control organization, dedicated to advancing the company's R&D pipeline.
• The department is focused on providing technical expertise and analytical support for early-stage research, development, and process validation for departments across the South San Francisco campus as well as other client sites.
• This support is delivered through high-throughput testing, automation, effective data management, and robust business processes, all of which facilitate timely and scientifically informed decisions.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analytical testing using a variety of physiochemical techniques (U/HPLC, icIEF, CE-SDS, and LC-MS), according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of assays and data results in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), strictly adhering to ALCOA+ principles.
• Perform essential lab support tasks, including stocking consumables, checking for expired reagents and hazardous waste, and de-icing freezers.
• Comply with laboratory best practices, safety guidelines, and internal and regulatory standards.

 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with laboratory experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field. Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC, CE, or LC-MS is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, with the ability to present technical work clearly.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance, experience with ELN, and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. for laboratory-related tasks.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

 
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
 

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