Research Associate - Dexian

Title: Research Associate

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: 06 months, with potential to extend

Pay range: $23-24/hr.


Summary:
Research Associate I responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role:
Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.
Analyzes data from individual experiment with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory notebook or report.
Able to summarize a group of experiments.
Effectively communicates with peers and supervisor. May present data in group meetings.
Prepares reagents and panels.

Additional Responsibilities:
Participates in lab maintenance activities.
Maintains training log.
Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.
Operates and calibrates all general lab equipment.
With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good knowledge of GLP.
Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.
Strong mathematics skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
MS Office Suite: Powerpoint, Excel, Word.

Education:

• B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
  
  Experience:
• 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry
• M.S. without thesis
  
  Equivalency:
  Depending of the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements. Example: if a job Level typically requires an Associates Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could be included 4 years of experience or a Bachelors Degree.
  
  Occupational Demands
  Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.
  
  

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.