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Sr Research Associate

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

Posted: 05/02/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 559625-1 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The Gene Therapy group is seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate to become an integral part of the gene therapy drug development effort. We seek candidates who think critically and have the desire and ability to learn new techniques. This position requires adaptability and an ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment. A qualified candidate will have broad technical experience in molecular biology, gene therapy, nucleic acid therapeutics, oligonucleotide therapeutics, biochemistry, physiology, and/or pharmacology.  

 General Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in the biological sciences (e.g. Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Physiology, or related field) with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Industry experience required.
  • Creativity and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve technical and corporate milestones.
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills:
  • Proven track record of performing qPCR and ddPCR analytical assays.
  • Proficiency in state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques e.g. DNA/RNA/protein isolation, western blotting, ELISA.
  • Experience in performing data analysis using GraphPad Prism or similar software.
  • Familiarity with ELN platforms ideally with Benchling.
  • Strong record-keeping and organizational skills.

Preferred candidates will have experience with:
  • Mammalian cell culture.
  • Histology analysis (e.g. ISH, IHC).
  • Familiarity with NGS-based techniques (e.g. RNA-seq, scRNA-seq).
  • Familiarity with Olink-based proteomics analysis.

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.