NEW JOB OPENING
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
IN South San Francisco, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 03/09/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 498099
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Research Associate
Job Location: South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: First Shift
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 27.50
Max Hourly Rate($): 27.50
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, Biochemistry, Documentation, Testing
Experience Desired: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (3 yrs); Master’s degree with laboratory experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific fiel (0-2 yrs); Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC, CE, or LC-MS is required (2-3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Description:

Job Summary

Client 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.



About Analytical Operations (AO)

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.



Key Responsibilities

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.



Job 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.



Interview process: 1. phone (15-20 mins) 2. In-person interview panel (2 hrs)

REQUIRED Onsite position

Schedule: 8am-5pm
  • **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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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

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  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
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