Research Associate - Aequor Technologies LLC

Job Description:
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, 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.

• Role 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 *** 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 ***'s chemical inventory (NeatStore)
• Business support/Administrative activities: Organize meetings over multiple time zones globally

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, ***'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, ***'s medicinal chemistry applications, such as Ariba, Mattrack, Electronic Notebook (Signals), GCSW, CART, d360, PCAT, PLP etc.

Required Skills:

• Multi time zone flexibility (EST< PST 2. Excellent verbal and communication, and presentation skills
• Team Environment
• Organized and Adaptable.

Interview Process:

• 1st Phone Screen
• 2nd Virtual via Teams Panel (camera on)

Position Comments:

• Work location: La Jolla, CA or Groton, CT
• 40 hr work week.