Research Associate, Research Assistant​/Associate, Lab Tech ​/ Assistant

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

Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Pay Rate: $39.86/hour

Job Description

• Execute laboratory experiments according to established protocols and support automated laboratory workflows.
• Perform mammalian cell culture, cell counting, media preparation, and aseptic laboratory procedures.
• Prepare reagents, consumables, and experimental materials.
• Operate and support liquid handling and sample processing systems.
• Maintain experimental records using electronic laboratory notebooks and data management systems.
• Collect, organize, and perform basic quality checks on experimental data.
• Troubleshoot routine laboratory and automation workflow issues.
• Support inventory management, equipment maintenance, and laboratory operations.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to execute experiments and support research activities.
• Follow laboratory safety and compliance procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory experience may be considered.

• Hands-on laboratory experience in an academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or research environment.
• Mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Cell counting and media preparation.
• Laboratory experiment execution following established protocols.
• Reagent and sample preparation.
• Electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and laboratory data management systems.
• Laboratory documentation and experimental recordkeeping.

• Laboratory automation and liquid handling systems.
• Automated sample processing workflows.
• Cell-based assays.
• Flow cytometry sample preparation.
• Molecular biology techniques.
• Basic data analysis and visualization using Excel, Graph Pad Prism, or comparable tools.
• Routine laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Inventory management in a research laboratory.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary research workflows.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Conversion: Potential conversion at the end of 18 months based on business needs.

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