Location: South San Francisco,CA, USA
Pay Range: $30-$34/hr
Work schedule:
M-F 8am-5pm.
Description:
We are seeking a Discovery Operations Associate with experience in the daily operations that will support activities in the compound management lab facilitating the tasks of Biology, Chemistry, DMPK, and Translational Medicine departments. The candidate will be working closely with senior staff members and be accountable for the execution and handling of lab needs, including but not limited to storage, inventory, distribution, and requesting purchases of supplies. Willing to train candidate.
Responsibilities:
Supports the weekly compound processing including preparation of powders and DMSO stock solutions from in-house chemists, as well as local/international CRO/Collaborators.
Works collaboratively for the shipment/receipt of compounds, including verification, processing, and storage of samples.
Daily compound retrieval and distribution for assay screening and one-off requests from various researchers to ensure on-time delivery to support Discovery departments; will work with automated liquid handlers and other instruments for daily tasks.
Maintenance of compound inventory for short/long term storage.
Keep lab stocked with necessary supplies and request purchase orders as needed.
Education:
BS or equivalent degree in Chemistry and/or Biological Sciences.
Skills:
3+ years of wet lab experience in either academia or industry.
Ability to follow SOPs, pipetting, calculations, stocks, and solutions.
Experience in robotics, such as automated storage systems and operating/programming various liquid handlers to facilitate compound sample processing is preferred.
Working knowledge and experience with inventory/request database systems for compound and biological sample management is highly desirable.
General knowledge of overall drug development process relevant to pharmaceutical and/or biotech organizations.
Proficient in common computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Collaborative drive to work with peers, partners, and others, including individuals outside of the team and functional area, to develop important relationships with staff and key stakeholders.
Results and detail-oriented; self-motivated.
Preferred (but not required) skills:
Sample management experience.
Experience with LIMS database and inventory software.
Operation of liquid handler and other automation equipment.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.