Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical services clients in South San Francisco, CA .

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for supporting mass spectrometry and chromatographic analysis of biomarkers and other protein targets from a variety of biospecimens. More specifically, the individual will focus on developing, validating and executing various assays to quantify protein targets from both in vitro and in vivo studies to support lead-finding/optimization efforts in the context of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Expected to assist in the implementation of robust and high throughput sample preparation as well as data analysis workflows for mass spectrometric assays.
• Will have the opportunity to conduct detailed data analyses and will present these data to project teams.
• Will have an opportunity to develop novel cutting edge technologies for pharmacological assays.
• Expected to coordinate with CRO and handle shipments.
• Function as part of a multi-disciplinary project team that will coordinate with protein science, chemistry, in vitro and in vivo groups to advance lead molecules of the projects.
  
  

Required Skills:

• B.S. or M.S. in analytical biochemistry with 0-2 years of lab experience in academia, biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Practical experience in the design, development, validation and execution of mass spectrometric, chromatographic and affinity purification of intact proteins and peptides, while not required, is highly desired.
• Experience with commonly used mass spectrometers and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods and software is also not required, but important.
• Familiarity with automated or semi-automated instrumentation, while not required, would be advantageous.
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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