Senior Research Associate - Cell Biology

Position: Senior Research Associate, Cell Biologist

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Company: Aureka Biotechnologies

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Senior Scientist

About Us:

Aureka Biotechnologies is an innovative startup focused on AI-driven antibody design to revolutionize drug development. We are a dynamic team dedicated to advancing scientific research and bringing transformative therapies to market. As a small but growing company, we offer a collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is crucial to our success.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Associate to join our research team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, NGS, and single-cell assays. This role involves designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to the development of novel therapeutic engineering and discovery approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cell Culture: Maintain and manipulate a variety of mammalian cell lines, ensuring optimal growth conditions and experimental consistency.
• Flow Cytometry: Design, execute, and analyze flow cytometry experiments to assess cell phenotype, function, and viability.
• Assay Development: Develop and optimize functional and analytical assays, including but not limited to ELISA, PCR, immunofluorescence, and immunocytochemistry.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to the research team and senior management.
• Experimental Design: Collaborate with team members to design and implement experiments aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in Benchling in accordance with company policies.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including computational biologists, engineers, business development, and project managers, to drive research projects forward.
• Innovation: Stay current with the latest scientific literature and technological advancements to bring innovative ideas and techniques to the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably in an industry setting.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in aseptic and cell culture techniques, including primary and immortalized cell lines.
• Extensive experience with flow cytometry, including experimental design and data analysis.
• Experienced in performing and optimizing cell-based assay to ensure consistent assay outputs
• Strong background in common molecular and cellular assays (e.g., ELISA, PCR, Western blotting).
• Familiarity with data analysis software and tools (e.g., FlowJo, GraphPad Prism).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture

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