Research Associate/Associate Scientist

Job Title: Research Associate/Associate Scientist

Job Number: 84583

Location: San Diego, US

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

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 documentations * Present data at scientific conferences and publish data in scientific journals aligned to company objectives

Required Skills

 Candidate Skills and Experience · 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 handing 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

Application Deadline: 2024-11-04