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Senior Research Associate, In Vitro Screen Execution (Fixed-Term Contract)

Headquarters - 3181 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA💼 Contract💰 $84,250–$84,250🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-25

Core

Execute arrayed genetic and chemical perturbation screens in disease-relevant 3D neural models to support drug target discovery for Alzheimer's disease.

Role type

Senior Research Associate (In Vitro Screen Execution)

Builds

3D brain models and high-throughput screening data

Domain

Biotechnology / Neuroscience / Drug Discovery

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Human PSC-derived cell type culture, organoid maintenance, aseptic technique, flow cytometry, immunostaining, qPCR, proteomics, transcriptomics, ELN documentation, LIMS management

Preferred skills

High throughput plate handling, automation methods, Python, R

Technologies

Benchling, LIMS

Responsibilities

Culture and validate complex in vitro 3D neural and glial models; Execute high throughput arrayed chemical and genetic perturbation screens; Characterize functional effects of perturbed cells using cell-based assays; Maintain records in ELN and organize materials in LIMS; Collaborate with teams to coordinate screening steps; Analyze and present experimental data.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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