Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

job summary :

Seeking a hands-on Associate Scientist to support the Biophysics and NMR Structure group in south San Francisco, CA. This role involves conducting NMR and LC-MS analysis in support of small molecule drug discovery and development programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in organic or physical chemistry, practical experience with analytical instrumentation, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory.

location : South San Francisco, California

job type : Contract

salary : $30.00 - 36.05 per hour

work hours : 9 to 5

education : Bachelors

responsibilities :

• Oversee the general operations of the NMR facility and provide hands-on new user instrument training to chemists.
• Maintain the lab's NMR spectrometers and all associated equipment, performing or organizing all necessary calibrations, repairs and upgrades.
• Acquire NMR data for quality control of small molecule drugs, intermediates, and starting materials.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with a team of chemists and separation scientists.
• Monitor or follow established experimental designs and protocols to perform routine tasks and studies
• Plan, conduct, analyze, and record experiments; provide interpretation of data
• Transfer experimental methods from literature to the lab and modify as needed
• Develop and implement new protocols with moderate review
• Engage coworkers in scientific discussions
• Communicate data and interpretations to the work group
• Develop systems to ensure quality data
• Operate standard laboratory equipment and major instruments / techniques
• Troubleshoot equipment and experimental issues effectively
• Contribute to internal / external reports, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosures, and / or patents
• Participate in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting, and committees
• Train staff and / or supervise others as needed
• Coordinate and organize resources to complete tasks
• Demonstrate sound judgment and know when to seek input versus acting independently

qualifications :

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skills : Chemistry, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy

Equal Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.