Research Associate, Research Scientist, Research Assistant​/Associate

Research Associate

Research Associate Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Research Associate for a 6-month contract position at a biotech company in Pleasanton, CA. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate: $35-40/hour

Overview:
In this role, you will lead hands-on cell culture, model development, and sample preparation to support single-cell RNA-seq workflows, ensuring consistent quality and reliability while collaborating with the team to drive rigorous, reproducible research and maintain smooth lab operations.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, standard working hours

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and expand mammalian cell cultures, including iPSC lines, iPSC-derived cell types, and 3D organoid models, by performing differentiation, media preparation, plating, passaging, expansion, and cryopreservation with strict sterile techniques.
• Monitor and document culture health, morphology, and consistency through routine checks to ensure reliable and reproducible standards for downstream applications.
• Prepare single-cell and single-nucleus samples from cells, organoids, and tissue by performing dissociation, viability assessment, debris management, counting, and input quality control tailored for single-cell RNA-seq technology.
• Execute cell culture and sample preparation experiments and support studies involving drug and molecule treatments across varying doses and time points under the direction of senior team members.
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data, maintain organized experimental records, and help develop protocols and standard operating procedures as workflows mature.
• Manage daily lab operations including inventory, reagent and consumable restocking, equipment maintenance, and calibration to ensure experiments are well-supported and the lab runs efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Biology or related field.
• 2+ years of industry experience with mammalian cell culture.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.