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Research Associate I

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 01/30/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12477 Pay Rate: $18.00 - $26.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description


Our client is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. They are among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market and a promising development pipeline.

Join their innovative team as a Research Associate I, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting cleaning verification activities and analytical testing in a fast-paced R&D and GMP manufacturing environment. This on-site role offers an engaging opportunity to apply your scientific expertise to ensure the quality and safety of drug substances and products.

Job Requirements


Required Skills:
  • BS/BA in a relevant scientific discipline
  • Familiarity with analytical instruments: HPLC, GC, FTIR, KF, conductivity, ICP, IC, UV, pH meters
  • Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and method validation
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience with residual solvents testing
  • Knowledge of water analysis techniques
  • Experience in developing new specifications for raw materials and excipients

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
  • Prior experience in an analytical laboratory environment

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to work on-site 5 days a week, with a typical 8-hour shift
  • Good laboratory practice and adherence to safety protocols

Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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