Title: Associate
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320 (100% onsite )
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM PT
Duration: 1 Year (Possibility for extension)
 
Overview:
The role involves quantitative bioanalytical analysis using LC-MS/MS, handling biological samples, and working in a fast-paced lab environment. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to multitask are key.
 
Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative bioanalytical analysis using LC-MS/MS, including extracting biological samples, accurately preparing and pipetting solutions, planning experiments, and organizing data and results in support of non-GxP discovery studies
• Participate in method development and method validations for regulated studies
• Utilize various laboratory equipment including LC-MS/MS, pipettes, balances, and tissue homogenizers
• Develop solutions to technical problems for discovery support and bioanalytical methods under supervision
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic LIMS systems and laboratory notebooks
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including training completion, maintenance of training records, laboratory documentation, and adherence to SOPs
• Recognize when to seek input and when to make independent judgments
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities and operational support, including QC of reports

Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

1. Strong theoretical understanding and/or experience with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, particularly LC-MS/MS, and other laboratory equipment.
2. Effective communication skills and ability to generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks.
3. High-energy individual who can multi-task and handle a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• High-energy individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Effective communication skills, quick learner, strong desire to learn new laboratory skills, instrumentation, and associated software
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Attention to detail to accurately follow laboratory methods and procedures, document experiments and training, and follow safety guidelines
• Willingness to handle biological samples (e.g., plasma, blood, and tissue samples)
• Strong theoretical understanding and/or experience with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, particularly LC-MS/MS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior laboratory experience (e.g., summer internship, undergraduate research project)
• Experience with quantitative analysis and LC-MS/MS
• Minimum Education: B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical or Life Sciences, or related technical discipline with completion of essential chemistry courses (general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry)
• Experience: 0-2 years performing bioanalytical analysis (fresh graduates welcome)

Basic Qualifications:

• 0+ Years with Relevant B.S. OR
• 2+ Years with Relevant A.S. OR
• 4+ Years with HS diploma
• Foundational knowledge of technical principles, theories, and concepts to perform routine work

 

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: $20.00/hr.