Research Associate - Virology - Onsite

Research Associate – Virology – Onsite #26-07417

Foster City, CA – Onsite Contract Starts 7/06/2026 Ends 1/06/2027

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Research Associate – Virology for an onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Foster City, CA. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a background in Immunology, Virology, and Molecular Biology and a strong interest in investigating novel approaches to achieve functional cure for people living with HBV, HDV, HSV, and related viruses. The goal of our team is to rigorously test the most promising approaches so that we can rapidly advance them to the clinic and meaningfully improve treatment options.

Designing, validating, and performing cell-based, biochemical, immunology, and virology assays; constructing and propagating mutant viruses; evaluating EC50 of selected drug candidates against mutant viruses; understanding MOA of lead compounds in clinical settings; interpreting results, proactively troubleshooting technical challenges and recommending potential solutions based on observations and literature searches. The work will be conducted in a highly interactive and collaborative multidisciplinary scientific environment.

• Plans and executes experiments that support research activities and project goals.
• Demonstrates and applies a high level of understanding of project goals and methods.
• With general guidance and direction selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments.
• Recommends creative solutions to problems, researches new methods, and may proactively seek senior personnel to discuss solutions.
• Works with limited to minimal supervision on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Participates in group meetings, clearly presents results, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.

• Typically requires a BS/BA or MS degree in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related life science discipline and minimum 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience in one or more techniques: primary cell isolation and culture, ELISA/Luminex, RNA/DNA isolation, qPCR, cloning, virus production, immune cell functional assays, and multi-color FACS.
• Creative and goal‑oriented problem solver capable of working independently; process and evaluate data quality, recognizing anomalous and inconsistent results.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; able to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Pay range: up to $58.04 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

• Medical
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.