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Associate Scientist, Biology

United States - California - Foster City💼 Full-time💰 $109,650–$109,650🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-01

Core

Designing and executing rigorous biochemical, biophysical, and cellular assays to support small molecule and biologics drug discovery in Virology, Oncology, and Inflammation.

Role type

Associate Scientist (Drug Discovery)

Builds

Drug candidates from lead identification to characterization for clinical development

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Drug Discovery

Required skills

Biochemical assay design, Cell-based assay execution, High-throughput screening, Automation and liquid handling, Data analysis and interpretation, Technical reporting

Preferred skills

Small molecule drug discovery experience, Biologics drug discovery experience, ELISA, TR-FRET/HTRF, MSD, Enzyme activity assays, Flow cytometry, Cytokine release assays, Assay workflow optimization

Technologies

ELISA, TR-FRET/HTRF, MSD, Flow cytometry, Liquid handling systems

Responsibilities

Independently design, optimize, validate, and execute biochemical and cell-based assays; Generate high-quality experimental data and communicate findings; Perform automation-enabled medium- to high-throughput screening; Contribute to multiple concurrent projects; Maintain accurate experimental records and prepare technical reports; Evaluate and implement new assay technologies.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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