Revolution Medicines is looking for an 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. You 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. Our company is driven by a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- BS or MS in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a 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 Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Automated storage systems
- LIMS
- Cenevo’s Sample Management Software Mosaic
- Laboratory automation systems
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $90,000—$108,000 USD
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Redwood City, CA.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
