Research Associate, Research Scientist, Research Assistant​/Associate

About ION

ION Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in San Marcos, TX. We are focused on the development and use of leading-edge fluorescent assay technologies to accelerate basic and drug discovery research. Our product portfolio includes fluorescent ion indicators and cell health/metabolism reagents to measure cell activities in response to compounds such as drugs or other extracellular cues.

ION is recruiting a Research Assistant I (RA-I) to join our Biology R&D team in San Marcos, TX. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists to support and validate fluorescence-based cellular assays and research tools. The RA-I will be primarily responsible for performing cell-based experiments and equipment quality assurance using established or modified protocols.

Conduct ion channel and other cell-based assays critical for product validation and new product development using a range of fluorescence-based methods and advanced instrumentation.

Maintain cell cultures following aseptic best practices and prepare well plates for experiments. Create graphics, reports, and presentations to document and share experimental results.

Assist in research design. Modify and plan research experiments and procedures. Collaborate with other scientists to achieve experimental goals, as needed.

Perform general lab maintenance including equipment upkeep, lab cleanliness, and solution/reagent preparation.

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in a life science or bioengineering field is required.

Prior work in a BSL-2 lab (1 year) with a strong grasp of mammalian cell culture techniques is required.

Experience using plate readers and fluorescent dyes for cell-based assays is preferred.