External Research Solutions Associate- First Shift at Randstad USA

job summary:

The contractor will perform support tasks related to research operations for External Research Solutions (ERS), including activities that support ERS business (sourcing, working with contract research organizations (CROs), communication, and continuous improvement), budget tracking, chemistry applications and operational support and other research operational support. This position will work in a matrix with other members of ERS in the US and Asia.

 
location: San Diego, California
job type: Contract
salary: $25.55 - 29.66 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

- Provide research operations support for ERS team and find creative solutions and efficiencies

- Write standard operating protocols (SOPs) for various sourcing operations under ERS colleague's guidance

- Data tracking and analysis

- Coordinate sample logistics across multiple sites or with external partners

- Issue POs and track assigned budgets across the company portfolio

- Track and maintain FTE mapping at CROs, database entry

- ERS BT tools point of contact, testing, issue resolution, working closely with ERS colleagues on developing/testing upgrades and bug fixes

- Preparation and presentation of CRO key performance indicators (metrics), including compound flow, cycle time, and reaction number analysis

- Day-to-day operational and customer support for company's chemical inventory (NeatStore)

- Business support/Administrative activities: Organize meetings over multiple time zones globally

 
qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree

- Strong process/workflow/operations support, logistics, tracking

- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and handle different types of responsibilities/tasks with supervision and guidance

- Prior experience managing timelines and deliverables for key project or initiatives

- Customer-focused and solution-oriented and adaptable to new processes, responsibilities and organization changes

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

- Proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Spotfire, remote desktop

- Familiar with, or ability to quickly learn, company's medicinal chemistry applications, such as Ariba, Mattrack, Electronic Notebook (Signals), GCSW, CART, d360, PCAT, PLP etc.

- Ability to work in a matrix organization

- Work locally and remotely across the globe

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Science/Chemistry

- Familiar with, or ability to quickly learn, medicinal chemistry applications, such as Ariba, Mattrack, Electronic Notebook (Signals), GCSW, CART, d360, PCAT, PLP etc.

 
skills: MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS-Powerpoint, Chemistry

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.


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