R&D Partners
Research Associate (Formulations/HPLC)
R&D Partners, Foster City, California, United States, 94420
Overview
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Base pay range $66,310.00/yr - $82,908.00/yr
The Research Associate will support formulation and drug product process development activities for early‑stage and clinical programs. This role is responsible for planning and executing laboratory experiments, generating high‑quality data, and contributing to the development of robust formulations and manufacturing processes. The Research Associate will operate key analytical instruments, maintain accurate documentation, analyze results, and present findings to project teams. Success in this position requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment focused on scientific excellence and continuous improvement.
This is a 12‑month contract based in Foster City, California.
Responsibilities
Plan and successfully execute experiments and activities to support formulation and drug product process development work packages including molecular assessment, First‑in‑Human formulation development, Drug Product manufacturing process development, and clinical in‑use evaluations.
With general guidance, select and run or operate scientific equipment and tools such as HPLCs, UV‑Vis, CE‑SDS, ICIEF etc. to ensure applicable methods and techniques are followed.
Clearly, timely, and accurately document data in appropriate repositories such as lab notebooks, reports, protocols etc.
Analyze, interpret, draw conclusions, and present or share data from experiments executed including preparation of appropriate documents such as reports and memos.
Fully embrace a lean‑agile mindset, matrix working environment, and continuous improvement.
Help support key project or department stakeholders as needed to ensure that company objectives are met.
Use established data, reports and previous results to identify inappropriate variances and concerns as well as identify and report inconsistent results to manager or supervisor.
Participate in group meetings and efforts by presenting data or preparing information for others to present.
Support team initiative to drive business process excellence, scientific innovation, laboratory and work safety etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
1–3+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience in formulation development, analytical chemistry, or drug product process development.
Practical experience with analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, UV‑Vis, CE‑SDS, iCE/ICIEF, pH meters, balances, and other common biophysical or biochemical characterization tools.
Working knowledge of biologics or small‑molecule drug product development, including formulation principles, stability studies, and basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
Ability to follow SOPs, protocols, and GMP/GLP documentation standards, with strong attention to detail in data recording and reporting.
Experience analyzing scientific data, drawing conclusions, and summarizing findings in reports, memos, or presentations.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a matrixed and fast‑paced environment.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data clearly to team members.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Comfort working in laboratory environments, following safety guidelines, and maintaining clean, compliant workspace practices.
$66,310−$82,908
Benefits As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Long‑term disability
Weekly payroll
Online timecard approval
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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Base pay range $66,310.00/yr - $82,908.00/yr
The Research Associate will support formulation and drug product process development activities for early‑stage and clinical programs. This role is responsible for planning and executing laboratory experiments, generating high‑quality data, and contributing to the development of robust formulations and manufacturing processes. The Research Associate will operate key analytical instruments, maintain accurate documentation, analyze results, and present findings to project teams. Success in this position requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment focused on scientific excellence and continuous improvement.
This is a 12‑month contract based in Foster City, California.
Responsibilities
Plan and successfully execute experiments and activities to support formulation and drug product process development work packages including molecular assessment, First‑in‑Human formulation development, Drug Product manufacturing process development, and clinical in‑use evaluations.
With general guidance, select and run or operate scientific equipment and tools such as HPLCs, UV‑Vis, CE‑SDS, ICIEF etc. to ensure applicable methods and techniques are followed.
Clearly, timely, and accurately document data in appropriate repositories such as lab notebooks, reports, protocols etc.
Analyze, interpret, draw conclusions, and present or share data from experiments executed including preparation of appropriate documents such as reports and memos.
Fully embrace a lean‑agile mindset, matrix working environment, and continuous improvement.
Help support key project or department stakeholders as needed to ensure that company objectives are met.
Use established data, reports and previous results to identify inappropriate variances and concerns as well as identify and report inconsistent results to manager or supervisor.
Participate in group meetings and efforts by presenting data or preparing information for others to present.
Support team initiative to drive business process excellence, scientific innovation, laboratory and work safety etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
1–3+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience in formulation development, analytical chemistry, or drug product process development.
Practical experience with analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, UV‑Vis, CE‑SDS, iCE/ICIEF, pH meters, balances, and other common biophysical or biochemical characterization tools.
Working knowledge of biologics or small‑molecule drug product development, including formulation principles, stability studies, and basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
Ability to follow SOPs, protocols, and GMP/GLP documentation standards, with strong attention to detail in data recording and reporting.
Experience analyzing scientific data, drawing conclusions, and summarizing findings in reports, memos, or presentations.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a matrixed and fast‑paced environment.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data clearly to team members.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Comfort working in laboratory environments, following safety guidelines, and maintaining clean, compliant workspace practices.
$66,310−$82,908
Benefits As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Long‑term disability
Weekly payroll
Online timecard approval
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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