Research Associate 2 (Temp)

Truvian Sciences•San Diego, CA

2d•$73,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

Truvian is seeking a detail-oriented Research Associate to support optimization, verification, and validation activities for its automated diagnostic platform. This onsite, temporary position is expected to last approximately 3 to 6 months. The Research Associate will work independently and as part of a team under the supervision of senior team members, executing studies according to established protocols, documenting experiments, analyzing data, and summarizing results. The role supports cross-functional R&D work spanning assay development, engineering, manufacturing, clinical development, quality, and regulatory. The Research Associate follows GLP and established SOPs and maintains compliance with Truvian’s quality system and design-control procedures. The position reports to the Director, Assay Development. The role is based onsite in San Diego, California, and requires regular onsite work. Applicants should be within commuting distance; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not provided. Available schedules may include first or swing shift and workweeks of Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Saturday, Wednesday–Sunday, or four 10-hour days Sunday through Wednesday. Assignments depend on position availability and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience in assay development, product development, verification and validation, or a regulated diagnostics environment.
Experience working under design controls and within a regulated quality system for complex assays or integrated diagnostic systems.
Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices and applicable GMP and GLP principles.
Experience executing controlled protocols, recording deviations, analyzing data, and preparing clear technical summaries or reports.
Proficiency with standard assay laboratory equipment, including pipettes, balances, centrifuges, incubators, and plate readers or similar instrumentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities while meeting established timelines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced startup environment.
A solution-oriented approach, sound laboratory judgment, and the ability to promptly escalate risks, unexpected results, or compliance concerns.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with formulation, reagent preparation, and biological sample preparation.
Familiarity with FDA-regulated medical devices and the 510(k) submission process.
Experience with statistical analysis or data-visualization software.

Responsibilities

Follow established procedures and protocols to support optimization, verification, and validation activities on Truvian’s automated diagnostic platform under its design-control process.
Plan and own assigned verification and validation protocol execution under the guidance of a supervisor or senior team member.
Perform reagent and/or sample preparations to support verification and validation activities.
Document and analyze data using appropriate software and tools, identify trends, anomalies, and potential sources of variability, and communicate findings to project teams and leadership.
Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations with guidance from technical leads and management.
Accurately and contemporaneously document work in data systems, protocols, reports, work instructions, and other controlled records in accordance with GLP and GDP.
Contribute to protocols and reports for product development, design verification, design validation, manufacturing transfer, and regulatory submissions.
Partner with assay development, engineering, software, data science, quality, regulatory, operations, and manufacturing teams to meet project milestones and product-development timelines.
Maintain laboratory readiness, including equipment care, inventory monitoring, material traceability, and compliance with environmental health and safety requirements.
Maintain compliance with company policies, the quality management system, design controls, Good Documentation Practices, and applicable GLP requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support program and business needs.
May provide training or technical guidance to junior team members.