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Lead Research Associate, Services

Cellanome
Location
San Diego, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
R&D
Salary
$88,000 - $106,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques and assays
  • Experience training, mentoring, or qualifying junior laboratory staff
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely
  • Experience with lab automation and LIMS
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience with both NGS library prep and mammalian cell culture
  • Prior experience in a commercial services, CRO, or deadline driven laboratory environment
  • Experience authoring or revising SOPs and supporting assay tech transfer
What the job really is

The Lead Research Associate will oversee the execution of workflows on the Cellanome R3200 platform, managing a team of Research Associates in a professional services laboratory. Responsibilities include processing samples, coordinating schedules, training staff, and ensuring quality and documentation standards are met. This role requires strong cell and molecular biology expertise and involves direct interaction with service contracts from start to finish.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous stock options
  • Great individual and family health plans
  • 401(k)
  • Flexibility to balance work and life
Things to weigh
  • Position requires working Wednesday through Sunday or Thursday through Monday
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities beyond initial growth potential
  • Salary range provided, but individual pay depends on various factors
  • Emphasis on following SOPs and documentation may indicate a structured but potentially rigid work environment
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