Compound Management Associate

mazetherapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Maze Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate I, Compound Management to ensure scientists have access to high-quality compounds and samples, enabling rapid progression of discovery programs. You will manage inventories, operate automated equipment, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and CROs to support internal studies.

The role reports to the Director of Chemistry and offers opportunities to grow within a dynamic biotech environment in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a

Qualifications

• BS degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences with 3+ years of small molecule handling experience.
• Experience with laboratory automation platforms such as Tecan EVO, Labcyte ECHO or similar.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation platforms and automated integrated systems.
• Experience with optimizing compound processing workflows including knowledge and use of Mosaic is desired.
• Innate attention to detail, organization skills, ability to multi-task and work across initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to engage in cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage the weighing, storage, maintenance, and distribution of compound inventories.
• Operate automated laboratory equipment to support the processing of samples.
• Proactively monitor the compound request queue and fulfill the requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Facilities Department for the shipping and tracking of compounds both locally and internationally to collaborating CROs.
• Routinely perform sample QC checks and analysis.
• Coordinate with R&D operations, vendors, and CROs to procure, track, and process samples to support internal and external studies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of workflows to support error-free high throughput compound processing.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally for routine or ad hoc compound plating.
• Maintain lab consumable inventory.

Skills

Laboratory automation

Liquid handling

Troubleshooting

Workflow optimization

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Biological or Chemical Sciences

Tools

Tecan EVO

Labcyte ECHO

Mosaic

Job description

Maze Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate I, Compound Management to ensure scientists have access to high-quality compounds and samples, enabling rapid progression of discovery programs. You will manage inventories, operate automated equipment, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and CROs to support internal studies.

The role reports to the Director of Chemistry and offers opportunities to grow within a dynamic biotech environment in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a