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Research Associate
| Posted On: May 28, 2026
Foster City, CA 94404
12 Months, Contract
On-site
Job Summary
- Job Title:
- Research Associate
- Posted Date:
- May 28, 2026
- Duration:
- 12 Months, Contract
- Shift(s):
-
08:00 - 16:00
- Salary ($):
- 36.00 - 39.00 per Hourly (compensation based on experience and qualifications)
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Talk to our Recruiter
- Name:
- Rajgurusingh Azad
- Email:
- Rajgurusingh@rangam.com
- Phone:
- 650-720-4087
Description
Job Description
- Client Pharma is seeking a creative and highly motivated Research Associate to join our growing automation/flow cytometry team.
- In this hands-on role, you will contribute to the company's pipeline of next-generation cell therapies by supporting the automation and flow cytometry core functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and optimize automation assays to enable robust and efficient high-quality data generation for high-throughput cell-based assays
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation systems (e.g. liquid handlers like Bravo, Assist Plus, Mantis) and flow cytometry instrumentation
- Perform daily QC, maintenance, and troubleshooting of flow cytometry instruments
- Perform aseptic cell culture of adherent & suspension cell lines
- Conduct aseptic cell culture techniques for adherent and suspension cell lines
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver key project milestones
- Manage laboratory and cell line inventory, equipment, and relevant software (Benchling, MS Office)
- Present findings effectively in team meetings
Education and Experience:
- B.S. degree with 6 months to 1 year of experience, M.S. degree with 0 years of experience in biology-related field or in molecular biology, immunology, or cell biology is required
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Basic understanding of automated liquid handling systems
- Basic knowledge of flow cytometry principles and applications
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (suspension and adherent)
- Self-motivated, organized, and strong team collaboration skills
- Ownership mindset and eagerness to take on additional responsibilities
AI-Assisted Application Screening
As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated tools or AI-enabled technologies to assist with resume screening and candidate matching. These tools help our recruitment team review applications more efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by human reviewers.