Research Associate/Associate Scientist

Job Title: Research Associate/Associate Scientist

Job Number: 35342

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description

Title: Research Associate/Associate Scientist
Reports to: VP, Drug Discovery
Location: This position is based in San Diego
Compensation: $33-43/hr

Responsibilities:

• Conduct, execute and troubleshoot in vitro drug screening assays including cell-based assays and biochemical experiments.
• Perform routine cell cultures, including primary cells and immortal cell lines.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of new high-throughput technologies and methodologies to screen novel therapeutics.
• Analyze, organize, and present data in project team meetings with clear and accurate electronic lab notebook and documentation.
• Present data at scientific conferences and publish data in scientific journals aligned to company objectives.

Required Skills:

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related field in Biomedical Sciences with 2-4 years of experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in high-throughput screening of biologics or peptides.
• Proficiency in fluorescence and luminescence-based assays, multicolor flow cytometry, MSD, qPCR, TR-FRET, ELISA, and Western blot.
• Hands-on experience with primary neuron cell culture, rodent in vivo PK, tissue isolation, and liquid handling automation is highly desired.
• Expertise in bioconjugation and labeling chemistries for protein-based biologic and/or peptide drug formats is highly desired.
• Experience in HPLC methods for peptide or protein characterization is highly desired.
• Experience working with external partners and/or CROs is highly desired.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-starter with proper balance of scientific creativity and disciplined execution.