Associate Scientist / Genetic Medicines

Kelly Services; Pasadena (CA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and dental benefits

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Kelly Services seeks an Associate Scientist, Genetic Medicines for three contract-to-hire opportunities in Pasadena, CA. The role focuses on testing gene circuits and delivery technologies with substantial hands-on laboratory work.

You will collaborate with leadership and scientists to run and improve experiments, document methods, and share results, contributing to a fast-paced biotech startup environment. Preferred candidates have a BS/MS in relevant fields; PhD welcome.

Competenze

• BS or MS in biochemistry, biomedical research, neuroscience, or related field; PhD optional.
• Experience with core molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA or protein extraction and quantification, PCR, and cloning.
• Experience with protein assays such as ELISA and Western blot.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to plan and troubleshoot experiments and work independently or with a team.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for working across evolving projects in a startup environment.

Mansioni

• Execute, optimize, and develop assays to assess gene-circuit function, including protein expression and localization.
• Conduct studies in cell lines and disease-model mice.
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures and detailed lab records.
• Troubleshoot experiments and communicate progress within a small, fast-moving team.

Conoscenze

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Independent work ability

Formazione

BS or MS in biochemistry, biomedical research, neuroscience, or related field

PhD welcome but not required

Strumenti

DNA/RNA extraction

Protein quantification

PCR

Cloning

ELISA

Western blot

Descrizione del lavoro

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an Associate Scientist, Genetic Medicines for three contract-to-hire opportunities with one of our clients, a stealth-mode biotechnology company in Pasadena, CA focused on neurological disorders. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Position Title: Associate Scientist, Genetic Medicines

Position Type: 12-month contract-to-hire

Pay rate: $40-48 per hour

Workplace: Onsite in Pasadena, CA

Our client is a seed-funded, Caltech-founded precision CNS biotech developing genetic therapies designed to tightly control protein expression at the cellular level. Our approach aims to address diseases where too little, or too much, of a protein can cause illness.

Based on the Caltech campus in Pasadena, we’re building a focused, collaborative team that brings together pioneering science and drug-development experience. We’re seeking an inquisitive early-career scientist eager to contribute at the bench and grow with a biotech startup.

The role

You’ll help test and advance our gene circuits and delivery technologies in cell-based studies and disease-model mice. About 80% of your time will be hands-on laboratory work. You’ll work closely with company leadership and scientists to run and improve experiments, document methods, and share results.

Responsibilities

• Execute, optimize, and develop assays to assess gene-circuit function, including protein expression, localization, and efficacy.
• Conduct studies in cell lines and disease-model mice.
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures and detailed laboratory records.
• Troubleshoot experiments, communicate progress, and collaborate across a small, fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in biochemistry, biomedical research, neuroscience, or a related field, with relevant research experience. A PhD is welcome but not required.
• Hands-on experience with core molecular biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA or protein extraction and quantification, PCR, and cloning.
• Experience with protein assays such as ELISA and Western blot.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• The ability to plan and troubleshoot experiments, work independently or with a team, and deliver against timelines.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for working across evolving projects in a startup environment.

Preferred:

• Protein production or taranswell systems
• Phage display or synthetic biology
• AAV-based genetic delivery
• In vivo mouse studies
• High-throughput screening
• Next-generation sequencing, RNA-seq, or single-cell RNA-seq
• Basic bioinformatics
• Derivation of neuronal cell lines

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