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Research Associate I
Job Location:
Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 32 - 36
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
9 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
VARITE is looking for qualified Research Associate I in Philadelphia PA 19146 (Onsite)
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES
An American biopharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS hepatitis B hepatitis C influenza and COVID-19.
WHAT WE DO
Established in the Year 2000 VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific engineering technical and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title:Research Associate - I
Location: Philadelphia PA 19146 (Onsite)
Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Pay Range: $32.00/hr. to $36.51/hr. on W2
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card only
HERES WHAT YOULL DO
Summary:
Job Responsibilities:
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health well-being and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
If this opportunity interests you please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role Refer to us and if they are hired you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES
An American biopharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS hepatitis B hepatitis C influenza and COVID-19.
WHAT WE DO
Established in the Year 2000 VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific engineering technical and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title:Research Associate - I
Location: Philadelphia PA 19146 (Onsite)
Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Pay Range: $32.00/hr. to $36.51/hr. on W2
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card only
HERES WHAT YOULL DO
Summary:
- As an early career Scientist you will bring your scientific skills to our team that is responsible for developing and performing testing methods to support our internal lentiviral vector programs.
- Working closely with others you will take what you know and apply it each day in the lab.
- As the successful candidate you will embrace the principle of being not only an accomplished scientist but also an essential collaborator and team player.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform release characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products to support the analytical requirements of the process development and discovery teams including but not limited to Western Blot ELISA/Alphalisa PCR-based methods flow cytometry particle analysis and cell-based viral titration.
- Communicate scientific data and information effectively through data presentations protocols test methods and development reports.
- Help drive innovative thinking for Client methods to quantitate lentiviral product strength safety purity and identity.
Basic Requirements:
- BS with at least 1 years of relevant experience Biopharmaceutical Industry experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated competency and experience with characterization of viral vectors using cell-based molecular (qPCR/ddPCR) and/or traditional biochemical methods.
- Experience developing procedures for use in GLP and/or cGMP facilities is ideal.
- Effective communication skills and collaborative skills are required.
- Strong commitment to on-the-bench experimental work
- A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; to design execute and troubleshoot experiments with limited oversight; and analyze interpret and clearly communicate complex analytical data.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail able to work in a timeline-driven fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment.
- Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health well-being and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance: Medical dental and vision coverage
- Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
If this opportunity interests you please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role Refer to us and if they are hired you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
