Cell Line Development Research Associate — Optogenetics

DutchTechX; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Retirement plan with company matching

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Career coaching

Mental health support

Free team lunches

Job summary

Prolific Machines in Emeryville, CA seeks a Research Associate to join the Cell Line Development team. You will contribute technically to advancing multiple projects, maintaining cell lines, and designing assays in a hands-on laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes assay development, data interpretation, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and on-site work in Emeryville, with opportunities to grow technical expertise in cell line and upstream processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Data analysis software such as GraphPad Prism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal cell line bank and quality for research purposes.
• Develop and engineer new cell lines.
• Design and perform cell-based and protein analysis assays.
• Interpret data and present to stakeholders.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

GraphPad Prism

FACS

Cell Printer

PCR

Job description

Prolific Machines in Emeryville, CA seeks a Research Associate to join the Cell Line Development team. You will contribute technically to advancing multiple projects, maintaining cell lines, and designing assays in a hands-on laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes assay development, data interpretation, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and on-site work in Emeryville, with opportunities to grow technical expertise in cell line and upstream processes.