Senior Research Associate, Drug Discovery
Core
Execute biological and bioanalytical assays to support drug discovery and development projects focused on cellular rejuvenation and reversing disease.
Role type
Senior Research Associate (Drug Discovery)
Builds
Therapeutics rooted in cellular rejuvenation and resilience
Domain
Biotech / Aging Biology / Drug Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, AAV gene therapy assays, genome titration (qPCR, ddPCR), transgene expression analysis, protein analysis (Western Blot, ELISA, capillary electrophoresis), analytical and bioassay development, data analysis with statistical modalities, automation instruments (Bravo, Echo, I.DOT, Digital dispenser), assay standardization and SOP authoring
Preferred skills
diverse therapeutic modalities (viral gene therapy, mRNA-LNP, small molecules), aging/rejuvenation biology background, assay qualification criteria knowledge
Technologies
MSD, HTRF, AlphaLISA, Luminex, Bravo, Echo, I.DOT, Digital dispenser, ELN
Responsibilities
Design, optimize, automate, execute, and troubleshoot cellular, biochemical, and in vitro bioassays; culture mammalian cells and manage reagents; document experimental design, analysis, and results in ELN; present data at project team meetings; standardize assay protocols and draft SOPs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC