Research Associate - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

The Company

Addition Therapeutics is an early stage, venture funded gene therapy company. We have recently spun out of a top tier university with a breakthrough technology for safe gene insertion into the genome. The implications of this technology are enormous and could potentially disrupt the gene therapy landscape. While the company is at a very early stage, the underlying technology is well validated and attracting considerable investor and pharma interest. The company has recently raised its first round of venture funding that is earmarked to initiate operations, refine the technology, select initial disease indications, and bring together a group of brilliant individuals.

Join us on this journey.

The Position

Research Associate - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

The Person

While we have a long list of technical and scientific accomplishments that we are looking for, first and foremost, we insist that all members of the Addition family are people that we trust, respect, and want to work with. To that end, we are looking for an individual that;

• Possesses unquestioned integrity and business ethics. Always leads by example. Demonstrates a firm commitment to Addition's values and culture. A positive attitude and source of energy to all employees. Establishes trust and credibility with every individual he/she works with at all levels of the company.
• Creative and critical intellect who thinks ‘laterally'; generates ideas/opportunities and turns them into successful results. Finds a way to say ‘yes' when others would say ‘no'.
• Highly decisive and action oriented.
• An open, direct personal style with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable and productive in an early stage rapidly evolving organization. Able to grow to a large, vibrant organization.

Responsibilities

This role is to join our rapidly growing scientific staff where you will be part of our molecular biology and biochemistry group. This role is expected to be primarily lab based but also will involve working with external partners including CROs, collaborators, and industry partners. You will be expected to interact directly with all parts of the company and work in collaboration with our cell biology and animal model teams to provide molecules for evaluation in cell culture and animal models. This position is a dynamic role where you will be expected to work with molecular biology and biochemistry scientists to design effective experiments, evaluate the outcomes of those experiments, and work in collaboration with the rest of the company to iteratively solve problems and move assets towards clinical candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a background in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related biological life sciences that involve significant molecular biology and/or biochemistry.
• Experience with molecular biology, assay development, DNA extraction and purification, PCR, PAGE, DNA construct design, RNA analysis is required.
• Experience with protein purification, enzymatic characterizations, and related skills would be a plus.
• Experience with data analysis programs is a strong plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and meticulous note keeping.
• Adaptability and desire to be a team player that thrives in a fast-moving and results-oriented startup environment.
• and Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree and 2+ years of experience in molecular biology, biochemistry or similar fields

Compensation

Competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, annual performance bonus, incentive and equity/stock participation.

Location

San Francisco Bay Area.