Immunoassay Scientist – Multiplex Panels

Alamar Biosciences, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamar Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a Scientist I to join the Content Development team to support development, optimization, and execution of NULISA-based immunoassays and multiplex panels across diverse disease areas.

You will work with R&D, Manufacturing, Bioinformatics, and related teams to ensure robust assay performance and high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate has hands-on immunoassay experience, strong data analysis skills, and the discipline to manage complex multiplex

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field; MS with 2–5 years experience considered.
• Hands-on experience with immunoassays or multiplex platforms (e.g., Luminex, MSD, Olink, Ella, SomaLogic).
• Experience running multiplex or high-throughput studies with many reagents and samples and meticulous record keeping (ELN).
• Knowledge of assay development and validation parameters (LLOQ, precision, linearity, spike recovery, parallelism).
• Proficiency in Excel and/or R or Python for processing and QC of multi-plate datasets.
• Experience with antibody conjugation, recombinant proteins, or lab automation is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytics, and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize multiplex proteomic panels including Alamar's NULISAseq panels and custom panels for collaborators.
• Manage reagent logistics for panels with thousands of components, including inventory, lot tracking, storage, and coordination with Manufacturing and R&D.
• Characterize assay performance (calibration curves, LLOQ, precision, dilution linearity, spike recovery, parallelism).
• Run sample testing studies, including sample receipt, plate mapping, and QC reconciliation.
• Analyze and interpret assay data, summarize results with Bioinformatics, and present findings internally and to collaborators.
• Troubleshoot challenges via root-cause analysis and implement corrective strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation (SOPs, reagent prep, transfer docs) for compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to advance projects and share technical insights.

Skills

Immunoassay execution

Data analysis

Excel

R

Python

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

MS with 2–5 years experience

Tools

Luminex

MSD

Olink

Ella

SomaLogic

Excel

R

Python

Job description

Alamar Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a Scientist I to join the Content Development team to support development, optimization, and execution of NULISA-based immunoassays and multiplex panels across diverse disease areas.

You will work with R&D, Manufacturing, Bioinformatics, and related teams to ensure robust assay performance and high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate has hands-on immunoassay experience, strong data analysis skills, and the discipline to manage complex multiplex