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Sr. Research Associate Discovery Biology
700 Saginaw Drive Redwood City, CA 94063 US
Job Description
Senior Research Associate - Discovery Biology
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to help the Discovery Biology team advance our discovery and development pipeline. The successful candidate will join a high-functioning team of cell biologists, biochemists, and chemical biologists to help identify new molecules of interest, characterize compounds with novel mechanisms of action, and identify new potential targets. They will contribute to our discovery pipeline from the bench by taking responsibility for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting new biochemical and cellular assay. The ideal candidate is an open-minded and enthusiastic team player who enjoys problem solving and collaborating cross-functionally to help bring novel therapies to patients.
Required Skills, Experience and Education:
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BS with 5+ years of experience or MS with 3+ years of experience in Molecular/Cell Biology, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related discipline.
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Proficiency with mammalian cell culture techniques and experience working with diverse cell lines from various tissue and disease backgrounds
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Demonstrated proficiency with a wide range of molecular biology and cellular techniques (e.g., Lentiviral Transduction, 2D and 3D cell culture, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, qPCR, CRISPR-based gene editing) and relevant assay technologies (e.g. AlphaLISA/ELISA, high-content microscopy, Luciferase, CellTiter-Glo, TR-FRET/BRET, MSD, flow cytometry)
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Experience in microplate-based assay systems, and operation of plate readers or microscopes.
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Familiarity with data processing and visualization tools for data analysis (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Genedata Screener, R, etc.).
Preferred Skills:
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Knowledge of biochemistry and revlant biochemical techniques is a plus (e.g. protein expression, protein purification, bioconjugation chemistries, SPR, ITC, DSF, FP, etc.)
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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