Date Posted: 04/03/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 499377
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Research Associate
Job Location: Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 1st shift
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 57.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Biological testing, Cell Culture, Laboratory, Research, Science
Experience Desired: Hands-on laboratory operations experience (2+ yrs); Shake flask, high-throughput bioreactor, bench-scale bioreactor, and pilot-scale cultures experience (2+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
EDUCATION
• B.S. with 2+ years or M.S. with 0+ years in a relevant scientific discipline (bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering).
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Hands-on laboratory operations experience, including shake flask, high-throughput bioreactor, bench-scale bioreactor, and pilot-scale cultures.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation skills, and aptitude for creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work in a team setting, and influence cross-functionally.
• Working knowledge of lab automation, data management, data science, knowledge management, and data protection.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Senior Research Associate in the Biologics Pivotal & Commercial Cell Culture Process Development function will execute cell culture process laboratory experiments for organizational biologics entities during pivotal development (phases II/III, commercial).
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process optimization and characterization during pivotal development phases.
• Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations as needed.
• Maintain a state-of-the-art cell culture process development laboratory, including equipment upkeep and consumables management.
• Ensure high-quality and timely documentation of data in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize data from laboratory experiments.
• Present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding the presented material and nature of work.
• Participates in the equipment maintenance and continued improvement of lab and data handling best practices.
• Adhere to department budget, all trainings, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements.
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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