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Senior Research Associate, Drug Discovery

Altos Labs
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Drug Discovery & Development Science
Salary
$109,200 - $140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a drug discovery and/or development setting
  • Strong expertise in AAV gene therapy for cellular transduction assays, genome titration, transgene expression, and protein analysis
  • Good understanding and hands-on experience developing and performing a wide range of analytical and bioassays
  • Experience with state-of-the-art assay technologies such as MSD, HTRF, AlphaLISA, Luminex
  • Hands-on experience in automation instruments and platforms
Nice to have
  • Experience working across diverse therapeutic modalities including viral based gene therapy, mRNA-LNP or other nucleic acid therapeutics, and small molecules
  • Background in the field of aging/rejuvenation biology
  • Familiarity with assay qualification criteria, processes, and SOP authoring
What the job really is

As a Senior Research Associate in Drug Discovery at Altos Labs, you will support drug discovery and development projects by executing various biological and bioanalytical assays. Your role involves both independent and collaborative work, focusing on mammalian cell culture, assay design and optimization, and data documentation. You will spend approximately 80% of your time on hands-on laboratory work, contributing to the advancement of therapeutics aimed at cellular rejuvenation.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits mentioned in the posting
  • Salary range provided only for Redwood City location, which may not apply to all candidates
  • The role requires a significant amount of hands-on lab work, which may not suit all candidates
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