Research Associate - I*
The Fountain Group · Philadelphia, PA
CONTRACT
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Title: Research Associate, Research Discovery
Location: Philadelphia, PA - Onsite, 5 Days/Week
Pay Rate: $33.85/hour
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description
- Perform hands-on in vivo discovery laboratory experiments involving targeted vectors for cell reprogramming and cancer research.
- Execute routine molecular biology and biological assays using established protocols and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Perform experimental data collection, organization, analysis, and visualization using Excel, GraphPad Prism, and related tools.
- Maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), experimental records, data logs, and documentation in Benchling.
- Troubleshoot basic experimental and technical issues and make minor protocol adjustments under scientific guidance.
- Learn and apply new laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and experimental procedures as required.
- Maintain laboratory safety and quality standards and support accurate, reproducible data generation.
- Occasional weekend work may be required.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related Life Sciences field.
Required Skills
- 0-2 years of hands-on laboratory research experience, including academic, industry, internship, or co-op experience.
- Molecular biology laboratory techniques.
- Basic biological laboratory techniques and assay execution.
- Experimental data analysis and visualization using Excel and GraphPad Prism.
- Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) documentation using Benchling.
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory safety procedures.
Preferred Skills
- Bacterial culture and bacterial transformation.
- Plasmid cloning, amplification, and analysis.
- Experience with in vivo discovery research or targeted vector development.
- Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and learning new experimental techniques.
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical research laboratory experience.
- PowerPoint for preparation of technical research summaries and presentations.
Location: Philadelphia, PA - Onsite, 5 Days/Week
Pay Rate: $33.85/hour
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description
- Perform hands-on in vivo discovery laboratory experiments involving targeted vectors for cell reprogramming and cancer research.
- Execute routine molecular biology and biological assays using established protocols and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Perform experimental data collection, organization, analysis, and visualization using Excel, GraphPad Prism, and related tools.
- Maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), experimental records, data logs, and documentation in Benchling.
- Troubleshoot basic experimental and technical issues and make minor protocol adjustments under scientific guidance.
- Learn and apply new laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and experimental procedures as required.
- Maintain laboratory safety and quality standards and support accurate, reproducible data generation.
- Occasional weekend work may be required.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related Life Sciences field.
Required Skills
- 0-2 years of hands-on laboratory research experience, including academic, industry, internship, or co-op experience.
- Molecular biology laboratory techniques.
- Basic biological laboratory techniques and assay execution.
- Experimental data analysis and visualization using Excel and GraphPad Prism.
- Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) documentation using Benchling.
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory safety procedures.
Preferred Skills
- Bacterial culture and bacterial transformation.
- Plasmid cloning, amplification, and analysis.
- Experience with in vivo discovery research or targeted vector development.
- Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and learning new experimental techniques.
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical research laboratory experience.
- PowerPoint for preparation of technical research summaries and presentations.
Additional Details
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- US
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