Senior Research Associate – Scientist , Discovery Biology

Position: Senior Research Associate – Scientist I, Discovery Biology
Location: Brisbane

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Brisbane, California Company:
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Senior Research Associate – Scientist I, Discovery Biology The Opportunity Plan, execute, and analyze in vitro cell-based assays to support small molecule and degrader-antibody conjugate discovery efforts in cancer oncology, including mechanistic studies and new target identification

Perform routine and specialized cell culture (cancer cell lines and/or primary cells) to support lead progression and follow-up studies

Independently troubleshoot experimental issues and proactively introduce new techniques and efficiencies to accelerate drug discovery

Analyze and interpret experimental data to quantify drug potency and activity, and communicate results clearly to project teams

Upload and maintain experimental data in electronic lab notebooks and enterprise databases with a high level of accuracy and timeliness

Collaborate closely with scientists across disciplines, contributing to experimental design, meeting presentations, and project strategy

What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, Master’s degree with 4+ years, or Ph.D. with 1-2 years of industry experience in Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field (final level based on education, experience, and demonstrated independence)
Strong background in cancer cell biology

Extensive hands-on experience with cell culture (cancer cell lines and/or primary cells) and good aseptic technique

Hands-on experience and proficiency with low- to medium-throughput cell-based assay platforms such as HTRF, AlphaLISA/ELISA, Cell Titer-Glo, RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, and Western blotting/JESS, and other functional assay development

Ability to conceive, design, and execute hypothesis-testing experiments that directly contribute to project success with minimal supervision

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, data integrity, and commitment to reproducible research

Clear written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated effectiveness working with cross-functional teams

Ability to balance multiple studies and deliver high-quality results against project timelines

Preferred

Experience with gene editing such as CRISPR and RNA interference

Experience with targeted protein degradation, including PROTACs, degrader-antibody-conjugates, and molecular glue degraders

Prior industry drug discovery experience

Location:

Onsite – Brisbane, CA