Research Associate II, Sample Management

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II 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.

Key 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.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• BS or MS in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related scientific discipline.

• Typically 3+ 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.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.  

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The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

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.

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Base Pay Salary Range$78,000—$93,000 USD

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