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Sr Research Associate I

San Rafael, CA 94901

Posted: 03/23/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12593 Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

Our client focuses on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Associate to provide formulation and analytical support for oligonucleotide based therapeutics across in vitro and in vivo studies. This individual will work both independently and collaboratively to ensure high quality dosing solutions, execute stability testing, support analytical workflows, and contribute to nonclinical and clinical development programs.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, formulate, and quality check dosing solutions for both in vitro and in vivo studies independently and collaboratively.
  • Conduct formulation stability studies, establishing appropriate storage conditions to ensure drug integrity.
  • Support formulation strategies across various delivery paradigms for oligonucleotides.
  • Execute analytical assays, including UV spectroscopy, LC-MS, and osmolality measurements, to support formulation quality and stability.
  • Perform quantitative data analysis, troubleshoot technical challenges, and recommend corrective actions to maintain high data quality.
  • Drive innovation by developing new techniques and improving laboratory workflows.
  • Maintain meticulous documentation, including laboratory notebooks, SOPs, technical reports, and data for regulatory purposes.
  • Present findings clearly in meetings and contribute actively to team discussions.
  • Assist in laboratory operations, ensuring equipment readiness, inventory management, and overall lab organization.

Job Requirements


Required Skills:
  • Strong understanding of oligonucleotide therapeutics, formulation approaches, and stability testing.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as UV spectroscopy, LC-MS, and osmolality measurements.
  • Ability to perform and analyze experiments independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
  • Proven track record of working effectively within cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience with developing and implementing new analytical techniques or emerging technologies.
  • Familiarity with regulatory documentation and submissions.
  • Prior exposure to nonclinical or clinical development environments.

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or
  • Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory setting, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
  • Willingness to collaborate across teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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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