Research Associate, Discovery Biology

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with cell biology, assay development and screening experience to join our growing Biology team. The successful candidate is curious, self-driven and looking to expand their existing proficiencies in cell biology, assay development and screening to contribute to drug discovery programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine mammalian cell culture and maintain mammalian cell lines.

Execute routine cell-based assays to support early-stage drug discovery programs.

Under the guidance of the manager, assist with the development and optimization of new cell-based assays for screening.

Generate, analyze, document, and upload experimental data to company databases in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensure compliance with established laboratory practices, SOPs, and company policies, including both wet lab and electronic data management requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, Cell Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.

Minimum of 1 year of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience

Experience working with 384-well plate-based assay formats.

Experience performing routine mammalian cell culture techniques.

Experience with plate-based in vitro assays, including one or more of the following technologies: HTRF, luminescence, BRET, or Alpha assays.

Experience executing cell-based assays, including assay optimization and routine screening campaigns.

Basic understanding of early-stage drug discovery processes.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with laboratory automation and/or semi-automated assay workflows

Experience in small molecule drug discovery