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System One Research Associate in San Diego, California
Job Title: Research Associate
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation: $31.25 - $38.80
Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent
Responsibilities
Design and implementation of high-throughput cell-based reporter assays to characterize drug candidates
Establish stable cell lines via lentiviral transduction and maintain mammalian cell lines
Conduct routine molecular and cellular experiments including DNA/RNA/protein extraction, immunoblot analysis, and immunoprecipitation
Assist senior researchers in executing, conducting analyses, and reporting results of experiments
Familiarity with literature and internal best practices to identify opportunities to improve productivity and quality of work
Analyze, troubleshoot, and recommend corrective actions for routine problems
Maintain an accurate, comprehensive, and current laboratory notebook
Write protocols, procedures and technical reports
Communicate results via written reports and oral presentations
Requirements
BS with 2+ years of experience post-graduation or MS.
Expertise in mammalian cell culture, plate-based cellular assays, immunoblotting, lentiviral infection, cellular transfection, and basic molecular biology techniques
Experience with medium and high-throughput screening is highly preferred
Experience with targeted protein degradation assay is a plus
Familiarity with automation instruments and multi-mode plate readers
Outstanding problem-solving and organization skills.
Effective team player and strong individual contributor
Self-driven, flexible, pragmatic, and able to handle multiple tasks while delivering high quality data
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.