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Senior Drug Metabolism Research Associate

Spectraforce

Foster City, California


23 days ago

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Senior Drug Metabolism Research Associate
Spectraforce
Foster City, California

23 days ago

Job Description

Job Title:  Senior Research Associate, Drug Metabolism
Duration: 06 months +
Location: Foster City, CA 94404

Description:

With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. therapeutic areas of focus include virology, oncology, and inflammation.
The Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group at is seeking a candidate for the position of Research Associate with the primary responsibility to providing bioanalytical support to biologics discovery project teams.
A successful scientist will work closely with protein therapeutics, biology, toxicology, and pharmaceutical development to optimize leads and select candidates for clinical evaluation.
 
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of this Biologics Bioanalytical Research Associate is to provide bioanalytical support to DMPK project representatives on biologics discovery teams.
 
Responsibilities:
• Proven experience in ligand-binding assays (LBA), with a focus on protein analysis.
• Strong background in developing and applying LBA -based assays for protein analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot LBA methodologies, and optimize assay performance.
• Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, documenting, and summarizing bioanalytical data for biologics.
• Provide essential lab support while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
 
Qualifications:
• BS/MS degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related life science discipline with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Role requires a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Candidate must be flexible, able to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires extensive use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and use of data analysis software Graphpad Prism, SoftmaxPro, and Phoenix WinNonlin.
• Hands on experience in one or more large molecule immunoassay techniques (ELISA, MSD, Gyros, or similar) is desired.
  

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.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
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: $49.75/hr.

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