Research Associate II, Technology Development
$84000/y-$99000/y
Profluent2 days ago
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Summary
Profluent is seeking a Research Associate II, Technology Development to join their team in Emeryville, CA. The role involves high throughput screening of gene editing enzymes in mammalian cells to advance cutting-edge research in AI-driven protein design.
About the Role
As a Research Associate II, you will be responsible for executing and tracking plate-based gene editing experiments, preparing plasmid DNA, maintaining mammalian cell cultures, and utilizing automated liquid handling instruments. You will also engage in collaboration with various departments and contribute to the development of novel assays and workflows.
About You
Required:
- BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field with 1-2 years of biotechnology industry research experience or equivalent academic experience.
- Experience with mammalian and bacterial cell culture.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques such as miniprep, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills to accurately track laboratory samples and experimental data.
Preferred:
- Experience in an industrial R&D operations setting.
- Experience processing and analyzing large experimental datasets using Python, SQL, or JMP.
- Experience with laboratory automation.
- Experience with high throughput screening workflows.
- Experience with CRISPR and/or mammalian cell-based gene editing assays.
- Experience with next generation sequencing wet lab and computational workflows/analysis.
- Experience with process development and dissemination across teams.
Benefits
- High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design.
- Competitive compensation package with equity participation.
- Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology.
Profluent
Profluent is an AI-first protein design company. Founded in 2022, we develop deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in Emeryville, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures. To learn more about our mission to decode the language of life with AI, visit profluent.bio.
Emeryville, CA