Senior Research Associate; Molecular

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Senior Research Associate for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in San Carlos, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $34-45/hr.
• 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

• Plan and execute molecular biology experiments, including PCR, cloning, and nucleic acid extraction, to support antibody discovery and therapeutic development.
• Process primary cell samples and perform flow cytometry assays to characterize immune cell populations and evaluate experimental results.
• Maintain and work with
  
  E. coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultures in support of recombinant antibody research.
• Design and optimize experimental protocols, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to new product development initiatives.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support study reports, project decisions, and development activities.
• Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations summarizing experimental progress, results, and recommendations to project teams.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive laboratory documentation and communicate findings to cross‑functional teams.
• Coordinate experimental activities with functional groups and project teams to support timelines and pipeline objectives.
• Perform additional laboratory and research activities as needed to support a fast‑paced antibody therapeutics environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Proficiency in one or more molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cloning, and nucleic acid extraction.
• Experience with primary cell processing and flow cytometry preferred.
• Experience working with
  
  E. coli and/or Saccharomyces cerevisiae preferred.
• Ability to independently plan and execute experiments with minimal technical supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.