Research Associate, Biology

Job Description
Job description

We are a well-funded early stage startup that is developing a proprietary single cell platform for the development of more effective cancer immunotherapy treatments. We are looking for a research associate to join our interdisciplinary team. The candidate is expected to learn quickly and communicate well, especially in a fast-paced startup environment. The candidate will support our immunology team and be part of an exciting journey. We pay competitive salary with some equity and full benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance and daily lunch.

Responsibilities

• Basic understanding of immunology, cancer biology, biomarkers, cell sorting, and DNA/RNA sequencing.
• Follow protocols to prepare reagents and carry out biology experiments
• Handle human cells, and use specialized equipment such as FACS to process cells.
• Work with and support senior scientists to ensure experiments are running with precision and on time
• Willingness to take on other tasks as needed in a biotech startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field of study
• 2-5 years of biotech laboratory research, operation and technicians experience, especially in supporting more experienced scientists.
• Experience in managing biological materials/wastes
• Detail oriented, excellent organization skills and interpersonal communication skills