Research Scientist I/II San Diego, CA 92121 12 months Note: Ideally manager prefers candidates with 3-5 years of experience
Job Description We are seeking a Research Scientist for our Compound Management (CM) Group at BR San Diego to work in a highly automated, interactive, and fast-paced environment to enable efficient compound distribution locally and worldwide. As a member of the global CM community, you will help accelerate drug discovery through operational excellence in a flexible and dynamic environment. Your responsibilities will include performing regular operation and maintenance of laboratory robotics, as well as utilizing web-based software tools. These tasks will involve handling solutions from semi-automated and automated stores, using instruments for weighing, dissolution and solution transfers, and assisting with shipments of orders between sites and/or CROs. Key Responsibilities • Fulfillment of dry and solution-based compound sample requests for local and/or global sites and for external collaborators • Retrieval and storage of compounds from automated and semi-automated stores • Operation of laboratory robotics requiring machine setup and post-processing procedures using established lab protocols • Maintain and troubleshoot the automation with input from senior lab members to ensure quality • Manual compound weighing
Qualifications • BS or equivalent degree in chemical or biological sciences with 1-5 years of industry experience required. • Previous experience operating and troubleshooting various instrumentation is highly desired • Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills with a collaborative team-oriented mindset • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $55.00/hr.
