Senior Research Associate

Responsibilities:

• Execute and conduct research and development experimentation within a tissue culture laboratory setting where you support multiple research projects and coordinate with multiple project teams.
• Proactively evaluate research activities to determine where new information, methods, or collaborations could positively impact projects and improve efficiency of processes.
• Develop and implement innovative laboratory techniques and systems needed to meet the lab’s research goals, and provide technical training and mentorship on these methodologies.
• Offer strong sound theoretical knowledge with the ability to independently troubleshoot processes and challenges using first-hand experience.
• Interpret experimental results, innovate new approaches, and prepare findings for supporting Altos research projects including opportunities to publish and present in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
• Function as the subject matter expert, training facilitator, and scheduling coordinator for highly specialized in vitro culture assay workflows.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree plus at least five years of hands‑on experimental laboratory experience performing mammalian tissue culture techniques (industry or academia).
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following methodologies, with a commitment to continuous advancement and optimization:
  • Mammalian cell culture techniques (aseptic technique, viability, passaging, transfections)
  • High throughput 96 and 384 well plate set‑up for downstream analysis
  • IF sample preparation, flow cytometry preparation
  • RT‑qPCR, RNA/DNA isolation, immunoblot
  • iPSC experience
  • Fluency with spreadsheets and statistical data analysis
• Excellent electronic lab notebook (ELN) record keeping skills and/or familiarity operating within the standards of a GMP/GLP environment.
• Proven ability to set functional independent goals based on experimental needs and succinctly and accurately communicate scientific results within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Effective team communication via written documents, slide decks, and meeting participation.

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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