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Research Associate - Onsite

ApTask Global WorkforceSouth San Francisco, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Jul 2026

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Salary
$30/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Research Associate - Onsite for a contract position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in South San Francisco, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role supports a cell surface biology research team in a highly collaborative, onsite laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will leverage strong hands-on experience in tissue culture, molecular biology, and flow cytometry to support discovery efforts in a biotech setting. This position offers flexible scheduling options and is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare key tissues and samples for transcriptomic and proteomic assays
  • Culture in vitro models including cell lines and organoids for discovery efforts
  • Prepare and implement molecular and biological tools for experimental studies
  • Contribute to profiling experiments, including transcriptomics, proteomics, imaging, and cytometry-based assays
  • Make actionable decisions as a technical expert
  • Collaborate closely with other team members on experimental design and execution
  • Present research findings at internal team meetings

Requirements:
  • Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
  • Strong hands-on tissue culture experience
  • Molecular biology background, including RNA/DNA handling
  • Flow cytometry experience
  • Demonstrated laboratory research experience

Desired skills:
  • Experience supporting high-throughput tissue culture systems
  • Familiarity with 96-well plate-based assays
  • Experience with RNA-based workflows, organoids, or next-generation sequencing support activities

Pay range: up to $30.32 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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