Research Associate I

Title: Research Associate I

Location: 10804 Willow Court San Diego, CA 92127

Start Date: 03/09/2026 to End Date:03/12/2027

Schedule: M/F 8:00am - 4:30pm (with occasional work outside of these hours) 

Pay rate: $24.00 per hour on contract W2

Job Description

Summary:

Research Associate I is responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role:

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understands experimental goals and may provide input to the experimental design.
• Analyzes data from individual experiments with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory notebook or report.
• Able to summarize a group of experiments.
• Effectively communicates with peers and supervisors.
• May present data in group meetings.
• Prepares reagents and panels.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in lab maintenance activities.
• Maintains training log.
• Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.
• Operates and calibrates all general lab equipment.
• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of GLP.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

Education:

• B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry

• M.S. without thesis Equivalency:

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements.

Example: if a job Level typically requires an Associates’ Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could be included 4 years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree.

Occupational Demands:

 Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.