Research Associate II Job at Randstad Life Sciences, South San Francisco, CA

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  • Randstad Life Sciences
  • South San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Immediate opportunity for a Research Associate II to work with a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for rare, genetic diseases located in South San Francisco, CA.

Schedule/Shift: 1st shift, Mon.-Fri.

Position Type: Contract position for 6 mos. (through June 2025), extension possible.

Job Summary:  As a Research Associate II, you will play a critical role in sample creation and preparation. These samples include plasmid preparation, cloning, RNA/DNA extraction from tissues, ddPCR, NGS library preparation. The Associate will also employ the methods for routine analysis of study samples. As a key member of the Vector Bioscience team, you will be contributing directly to these activities as hands-on experimenter and by analysis and interpretation of the data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Amplification of plasmid DNA, cloning, extraction and preparation of nucleic acid samples from a variety of biological specimens, including tissues and biological fluids.
  • Quantification of DNA and RNA in biological samples using ddPCR.
  • Contemporaneous and error-free documentation of assay execution and results in electronic lab notebooks and organized electronic folders.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned time-to-time.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (BS) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline with two (2) to five (5) or more years' experience OR
  • Master's degree (MS) with one (1) to two (2) or more years' experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in molecular biology techniques, such as isolation and quantification of nucleic acids, cDNA synthesis, cloning, DNA sequencing, ddPCR.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior success working flexibly in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience with SnapGene and similar applications preferred
Company Description

A great company doing groundbreaking and important work with a great reputation in the industry!

Company Description

A great company doing groundbreaking and important work with a great reputation in the industry!

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,

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