Senior Research Associate, Discovery Pharmacology

Bay Area, Californiafull timeOn Site

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$109k–$140k

H1B: yes

Altos Labs The Senior Research Associate, Discovery Pharmacology supports drug discovery projects by executing biological and bioanalytical assays. This role contributes to advancing therapeutics in aging biology and cellular rejuvenation.

Responsibilities

Work both independently and collaboratively with the scientific manager to drive drug discovery and development projects.
Culture and maintain mammalian cells, manage reagents and working stocks in addition to contributing to general lab maintenance.
Design, optimize, automate, execute, and troubleshoot a range of assays, including cellular, biochemical, and complex in vitro bioassays.
Standardize and optimize assay protocols and draft assay SOPs.
Document assay methods, raw data, and results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), ensuring reproducibility and data integrity.
Make presentations and present data at project team meetings to support decision making.
The responsibilities of this role are expected to require ~80% of time dedicated to benchtop science.

Qualification

BS or MS in Molecular BiologyExcellent data presentationDetail-orientedThe salary range for Redwood CitySenior Research AssociateFor UK applicants

Required

BS or MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a drug discovery and/or development setting.
Strong expertise in technical methods in AAV gene therapy for cellular transduction assays (aseptic technique), genome titration (qPCR, ddPCR), transgene expression (RT-qPCR, ddPCR), and protein analysis (Western Blot, ELISA, and capillary electrophoresis).
Good understanding and hands-on experience developing and performing a wide range of analytical and bioassays with fluency in data analysis and application of statistical modalities.
Experience in state-of-art assay technologies such as MSD, HTRF, AlphaLISA, Luminex, etc.
Hands on experience in automation instruments and platforms (e.g. Bravo, Echo, I.DOT, Digital dispenser, etc.).
Proficient in documenting experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data in ELN.
Excellent data presentation, oral and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

Experience working across diverse therapeutic modalities, including viral based gene therapy, mRNA-LNP or other nucleic acid therapeutics, and small molecules.
Background in the field of aging/rejuvenation biology.
Familiarity with assay qualification criteria, processes, and SOP authoring.
The salary range for Redwood City:
Senior Research Associate: $109,200 - $140,000
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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