Principal Research Associate

Brio Group; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brio Group in South San Francisco is seeking an experienced Principal Research Associate to support cell culture, differentiation, and analytical research activities. The role focuses on mammalian cell culture, 2D/3D workflows, and analytical testing such as flow cytometry and ELISA.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on culture experience, including 3D systems or bioreactors, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

Formación

• BS or MS in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture and differentiation experience.
• Experience with iPSC/PSC culture strongly preferred.
• Experience with 3D suspension culture or bioreactor systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with flow cytometry, ELISA, or related analytical techniques.
• Ability to independently execute experiments and manage multiple priorities.
• Previous senior-level, hands-on research role preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform mammalian and stem cell culture, including expansion, maintenance, differentiation, and viability assessments.
• Support 2D and 3D cell culture workflows, including suspension culture and bioreactor operations.
• Conduct analytical testing using flow cytometry, ELISA, and other cell-based assays.
• Monitor experimental performance, troubleshoot protocols, and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Collaborate with scientific teams to support multiple ongoing research activities.

Conocimientos

Mammalian cell culture

Differentiation

3D culture

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Independent execution

Senior-level research

Educación

BS or MS in Cell Biology/ Biotechnology/ Bioengineering

Herramientas

Bioreactor systems

iPSC/PSC culture

Suspension culture

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Descripción del empleo

We are partnering with a biotechnology company in South San Francisco seeking an experienced Principal Research Associate to support cell culture, differentiation, and analytical research activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and differentiation, along with exposure to 3D culture systems and analytical techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian and stem cell culture, including expansion, maintenance, differentiation, and viability assessments.
• Support 2D and 3D cell culture workflows, including suspension culture and bioreactor operations.
• Conduct analytical testing using flow cytometry, ELISA, and other cell-based assays.
• Monitor experimental performance, troubleshoot protocols, and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Collaborate with scientific teams to support multiple ongoing research activities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• Required: Hands-on mammalian cell culture and differentiation experience.
• Experience with iPSC/PSC culture strongly preferred.
• Experience with 3D suspension culture or bioreactor systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with flow cytometry, ELISA, or related analytical techniques.
• Ability to independently execute experiments and manage multiple priorities.
• Previous experience in a senior-level, hands-on research role preferred.