Research Associate I — Compound & Protein Sciences

JLSa2 Therapeutics, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pipetting

Job summary

JLSa2 Therapeutics, Inc. in South San Francisco seeks a meticulous Research Associate I to support drug discovery through compound management, sample preparation, and routine protein science activities.

You will receive, track, store, and distribute research materials across internal studies, ensuring proper documentation and traceability. The role also involves hands-on support for protein sample preparation, concentration measurements, buffers, and routine analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, or an academic laboratory.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and accurately track large numbers of research samples.
• Comfortable performing laboratory calculations involving concentrations, dilutions, and molarity.
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques including pipetting, buffer preparation, weighing reagents, and preparation of stock solutions.
• Ability to carefully follow established procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple scientific teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory and tracking of research compounds and biological materials, including quantities, concentrations, storage locations, and material usage.
• Receive incoming research materials and ensure they are properly documented, labeled, stored, and entered into appropriate inventory systems.
• Prepare stock solutions, working solutions, and aliquots for use by internal research teams.
• Perform calculations related to concentrations, dilutions, and material requirements.
• Coordinate distribution of research materials while maintaining accurate records of material usage.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify materials that require replenishment.
• Maintain organized freezer, refrigerator, and laboratory storage systems.
• Help establish and improve systems for sample requests, aliquoting, tracking, and distribution.
• Maintain material traceability, including identity, concentration, formulation, storage conditions, and handling history where appropriate.
• Assist with routine protein sample preparation and characterization.
• Perform protein concentration measurements and sample normalization.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and solutions used in protein science workflows.
• Support routine analytical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, chromatography sample preparation, and protein quantification.
• Assist with protein purification and sample-processing activities, including buffer exchange, dialysis, filtration, concentration, and aliquoting.
• Support preparation of samples for biochemical and biophysical characterization.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure commonly used reagents and consumables are adequately stocked.
• Follow established protocols and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in electronic laboratory notebooks, inventory systems, and other internal databases.
• Ensure samples are appropriately labeled and traceable throughout their lifecycle.
• Coordinate with scientists across multiple functions to understand upcoming material requirements and ensure samples are available when needed.
• Support general laboratory organization and contribute to a safe, efficient, and collaborative laboratory environment.
• Assist with additional laboratory activities as needed to support research programs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to follow establishedProced

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Electronic Laboratory Notebooks

Inventory systems

Chromatography

SDS-PAGE

Pipetting

Job description

JLSa2 Therapeutics, Inc. in South San Francisco seeks a meticulous Research Associate I to support drug discovery through compound management, sample preparation, and routine protein science activities.

You will receive, track, store, and distribute research materials across internal studies, ensuring proper documentation and traceability. The role also involves hands-on support for protein sample preparation, concentration measurements, buffers, and routine analytical techniques.