Research Associate - pharma

Foster city, CA, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

MEDVACON Life Sciences works with many leading pharmaceutical companies to hire temporary and full-time employees to join their organization.

We're providing hiring support for our pharma client located in Foster City, CA for 2 Research Assocaites in the Foster City location.

 

 




 

 

 

 

This is a sample management and a logistics role for a Research Associate to join the Analytical Development team. Responsibilities include managing starting materials, in-process samples, and final products receiving from various departments, assisting in cryopreservation, and laboratory data management.

• Bachelor’s in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field required with 1+ years of experience in a similar role in a laboratory.
• Experience with aseptic technic as well as primary and mammalian cell culture
• Prior biological sample management experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail and successfully execute experiments at the bench;
• Has a basic understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions
• Understands GxP requirements;
• Previous customer service experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge in statistical programming languages such as R and Python is a plus.

 

Vaccine mandate is in effect due to onsite nature of the position

Please attach a WORD resume to your submission

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ON-SITE only

No benefits for temporary roles

40 hour week

 

** NOTE - other temporary roles with this company:

2 Research Associate in Santa Monica, CA

1 Clinical Program Manager in Foster City, CA

1 Clinical Trials Management Associate in Santa Monica, CA

 



 

 

About this role

Summary

manage samples, assist in experiments, follow procedures, ensure data quality in pharma lab

Job title

Research Associate

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

pharmaceuticals

Location requirements

on-site in foster city, CA, US; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cell biologybiochemistrymolecular biologyaseptic techniqueMicrosoft WordExcel

Preferred skills

sample managementcell cultureGxPlaboratory proceduresstatistics

Specializations

biological researchsample managementlaboratory techniques
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Foster City, CA, USA

On-site City