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Research Associate – Biologics Inventory – Discovery Sciences & Technologies
Job Location:
Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV hepatitis B hepatitis C and influenza including Harvoni and Sovaldi.
Position: Research Associate Biologics Inventory Discovery Sciences & Technologies
Location: Foster City CA 94404
Duration: 5 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description
- We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Biologics Inventory team to bring a library of legacy biologics current. Discovery Sciences & Technologies (DST) supports lead identification and optimization efforts in Research.
- This position the Sample Management group is located in a state of the art Research facility at Clients Foster City CA campus.
- This is a great opportunity for a lab scientist to use their biology and biochemistry training to help manage our biologics inventory. Our group is highly collaborative and we support all Client research and exploratory projects across several therapeutic areas including virology inflammation oncology and respiratory disease.
Knowledge Experience and Skills
- The successful candidate will use defined workflows to audit our biologics inventory.
- The audit will include updating sample storage locations and reconciling discrepancies.
- The role also entails working in a Biological Safety cabinet to reformat individual samples into appropriate labware for long term storage.
- Familiarity with aseptic technique. Work with biologics entails maintaining proper handling to preserve sample quality.
- The candidate in this lab-based role should have a strong background in Biology or Biochemistry.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential.
- Attention to detail is critical to maintain accurate inventory information.
- The candidate will work closely with their manager and provide weekly progress reports.
- Teamwork and excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform audit of current biologics inventory.
- Apply rules for reformatting samples and consolidating storage containers as required
- Record and update inventory daily
- Use automation liquid handlers instrumentation LIMS and inventory management tools
- Accountable to meet established timelines
Education and Experience
- BS with 2 years experience in Biology Biochemistry or related discipline
- Detail oriented well organized and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong working knowledge of sample management sterile technique and logistics
- Demonstrated proficiency with sample preparation using various liquid handlers and dispensers (Echo Bravo Biomek i7 etc.)
- Strong team orientation; highly collaborative and flexible
- Resourceful and open to diverse points of view
- Microsoft Office
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
