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Research Associate - III

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, San Mateo
Apr 03, 2026
Job Title: Research Associate - III Duration: 12 Months Location: Foster City, CA, 94404 Job Description Senior Research Associate in the Biologics Pivotal & Commercial Cell Culture Process Development function will execute cell culture process laboratory experiments for Client biologics entities during pivotal development (phases II/III, commercial). Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process optimization and characterization during pivotal development phases. Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations as needed. Maintain a state-of-the-art cell culture process development laboratory, including equipment upkeep and consumables management. Ensure high-quality and timely documentation of data in electronic laboratory notebooks. Collect, analyze, and visualize data from laboratory experiments. Present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work. Participate in equipment maintenance and continued improvement of lab and data handling best practices. Adhere to department budget, all trainings, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements. Qualifications/Skills/Experience: B.S. with 2+ years or M.S. with 0+ years in a relevant scientific discipline (bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering). Hands-on laboratory operations experience including shake flask, high-throughput bioreactor, bench scale bioreactor, and pilot scale cultures. Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation skills, and aptitude for creative problem solving. Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work in a team setting, and influence cross-functionally. Working knowledge of lab automation, data management, data science, knowledge management, and data protection.