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Register now Home Job search Research Associate This job is now closed. Back to job results Research Associate Reference: 37525666 Date posted: 11/08/2026 Job details Specialism Scientific Expertise HPLC Location San Diego, California, USA Job type Contract Salary $92,701.00 to $115,886.00 Register your interest If you can’t find your ideal role with us right now, we’d still love to hear from you! Send us your CV and we’ll contact you if a suitable role becomes available. Register interest Description R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate – Associate in San Diego, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate – Associate: Collaborate with research, quality control (QC), and process development teams to develop AAV gene therapy analytical methods for process monitoring and characterization under guidance of scientific mentor. Contribute to the development of robust separations-based methods (e.g. HPLC, UHPLC, CE-SDS, etc.) for drug substance and drug products. Participate in developing timelines, protocols, studies, and reports for method development and assay transfer. Author and review analytical / equipment logbooks, protocols, and reports as needed. Assist in timely execution of testing for routine in-process analytics, data review, and preparation of summary reports. What we are looking for in a Research Associate – Associate: BS or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant industry experience or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 0-2 years of relevant industry experience. Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred, covering analytical method development and knowledge of QC testing. Strong, hands-on experience in HPLC and other separation-based technologies (e.g. CE-SDS) including knowledge of standard maintenance and troubleshooting. Willingness to take on new challenges required to bring novel medicines to the clinic. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Why Choose R&D Partners ? As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & Dental & Vision insurance 401k plan Employee Assistance Program Long-term disability Weekly payroll Expense reimbursement Online timecard approval Pay Scale: $92,701 – $115,886 Dependent on Experience) R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click ‘Apply’ or to speak to one of our specialists visit the ‘Contact Us’ page. R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you’ve read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data – https://www.r-dpartners.com/privacy-policy/ Back to search results Register your interest If you can’t find your ideal role with us right now, we’d still love to hear from you! Send us your CV and we’ll contact you if a suitable role becomes available. Register interest Related jobs Discover our latest opportunities in life sciences and apply now. View all jobs Manufacturing Technician R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Manufacturing Technician in Los Angeles, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Manufacturing Technician: · Responsible for equipment setup and operation in… Job type: Contract Location: Los Angeles, California, USA View role Coord, Laboratory R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Laboratory Coordinator in Irvine, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Laboratory Coordinator: · The Laboratory Coordinator primarily supports daily laboratory operations… Job type: Contract Location: Irvine, California, USA View role Document and Change System Specialist R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Document and Change Systems Specialist in Vista, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Document and Change Systems Specialist: · Ensures compliance… Job type: Contract Location: Vista, California, USA View role Scientist II R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Scientist II – LNP Formulation in San Diego, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Scientist II – LNP Formulation: · Execute… Job type: Contract Location: San Diego, California, USA View role Get in touch Have questions or need support? Our team is here to help, contact us to discuss your hiring needs or career goals today. Contact us