Associate Scientist, Sample Management
About The Position
Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding Revolutionaries in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support day-to-day laboratory operations within the Sample Management function. This role is ideal for a hands-on laboratory professional who thrives in a fast-paced research environment and takes pride in operational excellence, data integrity, and high-quality execution. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting compound and biological sample workflows, ensuring accurate tracking, storage, and distribution of materials that enable discovery and development programs.
Requirements
- BS or MS in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related scientific discipline.
- Typically 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience with increasing technical responsibility.
- Proven ability to independently execute and prioritize laboratory workflows.
- Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment or operational processes.
- Demonstrated contributions to process optimization or workflow improvements.
- Strong commitment to data integrity and operational discipline.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with standard laboratory software and data systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting small-molecule drug discovery programs.
- Familiarity with automated compound/sample storage platforms.
- Exposure to laboratory automation systems.
- Experience with Cenevo’s Sample Management Software Mosaic.
- Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Execute core sample management activities, including sample receipt, accessioning, storage, tracking, retrieval, distribution, and disposal.
- Operate and maintain automated storage systems, LIMS, and supporting laboratory infrastructure.
- Perform routine quality control checks to ensure sample integrity, data accuracy, and system reliability.
- Accurately document all activities in LIMS and associated databases in compliance with SOPs and data integrity standards.
- Troubleshoot routine equipment or process issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
- Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SOPs and best practices.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of compounds and samples.
- Assist with onboarding of new technologies, automation platforms, and laboratory systems.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability of sample management workflows.
- Maintain laboratory organization, compliance, and operational readiness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
