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Research Associate I

Dixon, CA 95620

Posted: 12/09/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12455 Pay Rate: $30.00 - $34.00 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.

Overview:

The Animal Genetic Technologies department seeks a motivated laboratory researcher who will assist in the discovery of groundbreaking therapeutics by supporting the primary research of several hundred internal customers. Recent college graduates are preferred for this role.

Job responsibilities include:
  • Processing samples in the laboratory (both manually and via laboratory robotics)
  • Analyzing and performing quality control of genetic data
  • Helping to evaluate and implement new technologies

Job Requirements

Skill set requirements:
  • Lab experience required: instrumentation, manual PCR, validation/troubleshooting, and analyzing and reporting.
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Applicants should have a learning mindset be able to work in a fluid and diverse environment.
  • Possess a strong desire to participate in research support efforts while feeling comfortable working primarily in a laboratory setting.

Nice to have:
  • Next gen sequencing
  • Experience with NGS technologies like Miseq and/or Illumina

Experience and Education
  • Candidates should have 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in a laboratory setting
  • BS Degree required (Genomics or Forensics would be nice to have, but not required)

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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