Research Associate – Molecular Biology

Job Description

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) | Planet Pharma

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Planet Pharma, a dedicated staffing company that connects highly skilled professionals with pivotal opportunities in the life sciences and clinical research sectors. While Planet Pharma itself does not develop products, its crucial function is to enable groundbreaking research and development by ensuring that leading organizations have access to specialized talent. This Clinical Research Associate (CRA) position is integral to scientific advancement, directly contributing to the methodical design, execution, analysis, and precise reporting of study data, thereby playing a key part in the progress of medical and scientific understanding.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract / Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $25–$29 hourly
• Mission: To support and execute scientific research, contributing to data analysis, interpretation, and accurate reporting.
• Tech Stack: Word processing software, spreadsheet software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design and Execute Research: Under guidance, actively participate in the planning and implementation of research protocols, ensuring adherence to study objectives and scientific methodologies.
• Analyze and Report Data: Methodically analyze, accurately interpret, and clearly report study data, contributing to the overall understanding and dissemination of research findings.
• Perform Laboratory Calculations: Precisely perform essential laboratory calculations required for experiment preparation, solution formulation, and data quantification.
• Perform Reagent Testing: Conduct thorough testing of reagents to verify their quality, concentration, and suitability for use in experimental procedures.
• Facilitate Team Collaboration: Maintain good communication and foster positive interaction with other team members and cross-functional groups to ensure smooth workflow and collaborative research efforts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a life science field, supported by relevant laboratory coursework directly applicable to the duties of the role.
• Experience: This is an early career position; no specific years of experience are strictly required, though additional entry-level or internship experience in a laboratory setting is considered beneficial.
• Skills: Strong organizational abilities for managing detailed research data, documentation, and experimental protocols; proficiency in basic computer applications, including word processing for reporting and spreadsheet software for data management and analysis; excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members and various internal and external groups.
• Bonus: Prior entry-level or internship experience in a laboratory setting; specific molecular biology experience, such as performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA extraction techniques.