Research or Lab Associate
eTeam
South San Francisco, CA0–2 yrs45m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Troubleshooting
- Nice to have
- Patient care
- Work
- On-site in South San Francisco
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care41%Troubleshooting19%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Support purification of small molecule drug discovery.
- Join a high-energy team responsible for purifying small molecules, short peptides, macrocycles, and other modalities primarily using preparative HPLC technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop HPLC methods.
- Summarize and interpret data.
- Troubleshoot instrument and method problems.
- Interact with chemists to support their projects.
- Present findings at group meetings.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest methods and technologies.
- Accomplish mission through innovation, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and use of state-of-the-art technology including HPLC, LC-MS, and a variety of automation equipment.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- HPLC
- LC-MS
- Automation equipment
Qualifications
- BS/MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
- Theoretical knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry.
- Hands-on experience in chromatography (RP, NP, IEX, SPE).
- Hands-on experience in other analytical techniques (MS, NMR).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated.
- Ability to multitask.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Strong sense of individual accountability.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Certification in clinical research preferred.