Title: Research Associate I/II Duration: 6 Months with possibilty of extension Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
The Protein Sciences organization within Research and Early Development (gRED) is seeking a highly motivated, scientifically curious, skilled, and productive research associate to advance efforts on drug discovery and gene therapy modalities in a contract role. This position offers hands-on experience in drug discovery. The candidate will be expected to work independently, to generate data and communicate results that drive project decisions.
Responsibilities • Engineer therapeutics and perform biophysical, biochemical & biological analyses such as SPR/BLI for PPI assessment, enzymatic activity assays, cell culturing and transduction experiments • Cell culture, flow cytometry and transduction efficiency experiments • Operating FPLC for protein purification • Independently design and execute well-controlled experiments • Collect, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate data • Collaborate across research groups to support the development of therapeutics for both intracellular and extracellular targets • Communicating with and presenting to collaborators across research community
Qualifications: • BS, MS, or PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, molecular virology or a related discipline, with significant wet-lab experience • Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills required • Knowledge of basic wet-lab skills including, but not limited to: protein purification (FPLC) and characterization, PCR, construct design, cloning, biochemical and biophysical assays • Proficiency with SPR / BLI, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and/or working with adeno associated viruses (AAVs) is preferred • Motivated, collaborative, self-directed, efficient • Meticulous, detail-oriented and organized, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $45.00/hr.
