Research Associate

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Research Associate to support scientific research, laboratory investigations, experimental studies, and product development activities within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. The candidate will assist with laboratory experiments, sample preparation, analytical testing, research data collection, and scientific documentation. The role involves working alongside research scientists, laboratory professionals, and cross-functional teams to support drug discovery, formulation development, biological research, and pharmaceutical product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and Development Support: Assist senior researchers with ongoing research projects, scientific investigations, and laboratory development activities.
• Laboratory Experiments: Perform routine laboratory experiments, testing procedures, and research activities according to approved protocols and instructions.
• Sample Preparation: Collect, label, prepare, and handle biological, chemical, and pharmaceutical samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Analytical Testing: Support basic analytical procedures to evaluate the composition, quality, stability, and characteristics of research samples.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Record experimental observations, organize research data, and assist in interpreting laboratory results.
• Drug Discovery Support: Assist with research activities related to drug discovery, screening, biological testing, and early-stage pharmaceutical development.
• Formulation Research: Support formulation development activities, ingredient evaluation, stability studies, and product testing.
• Equipment Handling: Operate and maintain laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, analytical balances, pH meters, and spectrophotometers.
• Scientific Documentation: Maintain laboratory notebooks, research reports, experimental records, test results, and technical documentation.
• Literature Review: Review scientific journals, research publications, and technical documents to support research objectives.
• Quality and Safety Compliance: Follow laboratory safety procedures, SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and applicable quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with research scientists, microbiologists, chemists, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance teams.
• Process Improvement: Assist in improving laboratory procedures, experimental methods, and research workflows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical research and development processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, and sample handling.
• Familiarity with analytical testing and basic scientific instruments.
• Understanding of biological, chemical, and pharmaceutical research principles.
• Basic knowledge of drug discovery, formulation development, or biotechnology research.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Understanding of GLP, SOPs, laboratory safety, and documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.