Sr. Research Associate - Protein Biosciences

Job Description

Senior Research Associate – Protein Biosciences

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QUICK FACTS

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• Location: San Diego, CA 92122 (fully onsite)

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• Pay range: $55–$65/hour

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• Duration: Contract (3–6 months)
  
  EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION YOU WILL NEED

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• BS with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years of hands-on lab experience (biotech/drug discovery)

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• Deep experience with mammalian tissue culture (immortalized + primary cells), with excellent aseptic technique

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• Experience running cell-based assays (viability/cytotoxicity/reporter assays)

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• Recombinant protein expression/purification experience (chromatography systems a plus)

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• Strong documentation, organization, and cross-functional communication skills
  
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MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

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• Maintain/expand cell lines and support routine cell-based SAR assays

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• Execute viability, cytotoxicity, and reporter readouts; analyze and report results

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• Support protein expression, purification, and basic characterization as needed

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• Perform molecular biology workflows (e.g., RNA work and RT-qPCR) as needed

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• Maintain organized lab records and assist with method optimization/troubleshooting
  
  \n The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws

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