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Research Associate – Senior

Reference: 36860038
Date posted: 13/02/2026
Job details
Specialism
Scientific
Expertise
QC Chemistry
Location
San Diego, California, USA
Job type
Contract
Salary
£114,999.00 to £143,748.00
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Description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate – Senior in San Diego, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate – Senior:

  • Collaborate with research, analytical development and process development teams to develop, qualify/validate AAV gene therapy analytical/molecular biology assays, chemical/biochemical assays, and cell-based biological potency assays, for process monitoring and product release and stability, e.g., compendial methods, HPLC, DLS, droplet digital PCR or qPCR, ELISA, and cell based potency assays
  • Participate in developing timelines, protocols and reports for assay transfers, qualifications/validations
  • Contribute to establishing material specifications for drug substance and drug products
  • Author and review QC analytical/equipment SOPs, protocols, and reports as needed
  • Ensure the timely execution of all routine QC testing, data review, and preparation of summary reports

What we are looking for in a Research Associate – Associate-Senior:

  • BS or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant industry experience or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 0-1 years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry with a GMP testing focus, ideally covering the analytical method and testing lifecycle from development through commercial drug product testing, with experience in a GMP QC release testing role
  • Experience in optimizing methods with particular emphasis on cell-based potency assay, molecular biology assay, and protein chemistry assays
  • Significant experience in an FDA-regulated environment
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, with strong willingness to take on new challenges required to bring novel medicines to the clinic

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$114,999 – $143,748 Dependent on Experience)

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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