Associate Scientist/Scientist, Biology

Society for Conservation Biology; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South San Francisco is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist to join their discovery biology group. The role involves hands-on in vitro characterization of multifunctional biologic conjugates. Candidates should have a strong background in molecular biology and relevant industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Non-accruing PTO

Early-stage equity

Qualifications

• PhD with 3-5 years or BS/MS with 10-12 years of experience.
• Experience with cell-based potency and bioassay methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional screening assays and mechanism of action studies.
• Collaborate with teams for data integration and product iteration.
• Work on-site at the SSF facility.

Skills

Communication

Education

PhD in molecular biology

BS/MS

Tools

Microsoft Office

PRISM

PLA

Softmax Pro

Job description

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Sector

Academic / Research

Field

Conservation science

Discipline

Biology

Salary Type

Salary

Employment Type

Full time

Company Overview

JLSa2 is a recently launched, seed-stage, venture-backed company located in South San Francisco. We focus on developing novel multifunctional protein-drug conjugate therapies to address human metabolic diseases and other non-oncology related diseases.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist to join our discovery biology group. The role involves hands-on in vitro characterization of multifunctional biologic conjugates using cell-based bioassays. The candidate will support the coordination of in vitro and in vivo characterization and contribute to product development as molecules progress from research to early clinical stages.

Responsibilities

1. Perform functional screening assays and mechanism of action studies using ELISA, cell-based bioassays, and kinetic-based binding assays (e.g., Octet or Gator).
2. Collaborate with conjugation and analytical teams, as well as senior leadership, to ensure data integration for rapid decision-making and efficient product iteration.
3. Work on-site at our SSF facility.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field with 3-5 years of industry experience, or BS/MS with 10-12 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with cell-based potency and bioassay methods, reporter assays, proliferation assays, and related techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in assay development and screening.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with bioconjugates and assay automation is a plus.
• Management experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis software such as PRISM, PLA, or Softmax Pro is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000 (commensurate with experience). The total compensation may vary outside this range.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurances, life insurance, 401K plan, non-accruing PTO, and early-stage equity.

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