Company Description

ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients’ lives by Overcoming Resistance In Cancer. ORIC’s clinical stage product candidates include (1) rinzimetostat (ORIC-944), an allosteric inhibitor of the polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) via the EED subunit, being developed for prostate cancer, and (2) enozertinib, a brain penetrant inhibitor that selectively targets EGFR exon 20, HER2 exon 20 and EGFR atypical mutations, being developed across multiple genetically defined cancers. Beyond these two product candidates, ORIC® is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other hallmark cancer resistance mechanisms. ORIC has offices in South San Francisco and San Diego, California. For more information, please go to www.oricpharma.com, and follow us on X or LinkedIn.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II (Contractor) with a proven record of sustained laboratory achievement and innovation to join our growing PharmSci group at ORIC Pharmaceuticals. The selected candidate will provide lab support across various projects and teams; contribute to our shared mission of bringing new therapies to cancer patients.

Job Description

• Perform sample analysis using general laboratory techniques, such as weighing, pipetting, and operating laboratory instruments (HPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV-Vis, KF, dissolution apparatus, etc.).
• Execute analysis with a solid understanding of the test procedures, underlying science and proper instrument operation, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Utilize available software to control instruments, collect data, process and calculate results, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Maintain precise and comprehensive records of all analyses in a lab notebook, ensuring compliance with company standards and promoting traceability and consistency in data reporting.
• Prepare test solutions, reagents, and samples for analysis, ensuring accuracy and strict adherence to written instructions and procedures.
• Prepare presentation materials and clearly communicate research results to manager, and at internal/external meetings.
• Work cross-functionally with Process Chemistry and Formulation Development colleagues.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.Sc. degree in chemistry with a minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience, or a M.Sc. degree with at least 1 year of hands-on pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, or equivalent, in the field of new drug discovery and development.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, including chromatography (e.g., HPLC, GC, LC/MS), spectroscopy (e.g., UV-Vis, FTIR), titration methods (e.g., Karl Fischer, acid-base), dissolution testing, particle size analysis (by laser diffraction), microscopy, and other compendial methods.
• Experience using laboratory software to collect, analyze, and report data. This might include instrument control software (Chemstation, Empower, etc.) or data analysis programs (Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, ownership, problem identification, problem solving and input into experimental design aspects.
• A proven record of sustained laboratory achievement and innovation.
• Familiarity with industry guidelines such as ICH guidelines, USP requirements, FDA guidance, and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Exceptional safety and organizational skills and attention to detail when handling samples, recording data, and preparing reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently in a collaborative, fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work on-site at our South San Francisco location is between $45.00-$50.00 per hour. The final wage offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, title, type and length of experience within the role, type and length of experience within the industry, education, geography, and other job-related factors.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. ORIC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.