Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate, Discovery Research & Development

Vivere Oncotherapies; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivere Oncotherapies is seeking a Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate to advance cancer therapies in a collaborative environment. The position involves executing experiments, utilizing molecular techniques, and contributing to the growth of the team while helping to revolutionize cancer treatment. Ideal candidates hold a B.S. or M.S. degree and possess relevant lab experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Opportunity for Growth

Mentorship from Experts

Access to Cutting-Edge Resources

Qualifications

• At least two years of prior wet-lab experience.
• Ability to conduct biological experiments independently.
• Experience in molecular cloning and cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments according to protocols.
• Perform techniques such as PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing.
• Analyze data and prepare reports.

Skills

Molecular Cloning

Cell Culture

Viral Vector Techniques

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Molecular, Cellular, or Microbial Biology

Tools

Benchling

Geneious

Graphpad Prism

Illustrator

Job description

Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate, Discovery Research & Development

Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate, Discovery Research & Development

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Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate, Discovery Research & Development

Company:

Vivere Oncotherapies

Title:

Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate, Discovery Research & Development

What We are Looking For:

Vivere Oncotherapies is an early-stage life sciences company driving the next generation of solid cancer treatment. We are looking for a Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate to join our growing company and be a critical member of our scientific team. As a Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate on the discovery research & development team, the selected candidate will perform experiments to identify therapeutic product candidates and advance these therapies from discovery to the clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute laboratory experiments while following defined protocols and procedures.
• Perform molecular, cellular, and virological techniques including (but not limited to) molecular cloning; DNA/RNA/protein purification; PCR; qPCR; western blot; ELISA; immunofluorescence; next-generation sequencing preparation; cancer cell culture maintenance, amplification, and transfection; and genetic manipulation, isolation, amplification, purification, titration, and transduction of viral vectors.
• Troubleshoot and update protocols and procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized experimental records, including electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Analyze data and prepare reports or presentations as needed.
• Maintain compliance with the institution’s Environmental Health & Safety policies.
• Commit to building and maintaining a company culture that promotes inclusivity, teamwork, strong work ethic, critical thinking, and innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• A B.S. or M.S. degree holder in molecular, cellular, or microbial biology; biochemistry; bioengineering; or closely related field with at least two years of prior wet-lab experience.
• Prior experience in biological experimentation, including molecular cloning, cell culture, and viral vector techniques.
• Ability to conduct research with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments independently.
• Efficient working knowledge of operational and scientific software programs, including Benchling, Geneious, Graphpad Prism, and Illustrator.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to present ideas, information, and data effectively.
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and collaborative mindset.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to report daily to our Berkeley, CA-based lab.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience and willingness to work with in vivo murine research models.
• Proficiency in Python and R coding languages.
• Experience with designing and executing computational approaches for next-generation sequencing analysis.

What You’ll Receive by Joining Us:

• Opportunity for Growth: You will be an early employee at a rapidly growing and transformative biotech start-up company.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: You will have daily contact and collaboration with leading oncology, immunotherapy, and virology experts.
• Unparalleled Working Environment: As an employee of a Bakar Labs tenant company, you will work at the heart of the UC Berkeley ecosystem, providing exclusive access to cutting-edge resources and some of the greatest entrepreneurial and scientific minds in the world.
• Impactful Mission: Your work will directly contribute to bringing new treatments to cancer patients.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, retirement, paid time off, generous holiday schedule, and stock options.

Who We Are:

Vivere Oncotherapies’ mission is to revolutionize gene therapy delivery to unlock the full potential of immunotherapy for cold, solid tumors.

Vivere Oncotherapies is developing best-in-class, IV-administered oncotherapy products with improved delivery, efficacy, and safety for the treatment of solid cancers using our proprietary discovery platform. Our experienced leadership team is applying our powerful protein engineering platform to generate improved delivery vehicles that can selectively replicate within tumors, mediate multi-tumor antigen targeting by immune cells, and express multiple cargoes that overcome the immunosuppressive environment of cold tumors. We are on a bold mission to provide solutions to patients with immunologically cold, solid tumors for which there are not effective standards of care.

Our team consists of leaders in the oncology, immunotherapy, and gene therapy fields from academia and industry. We are backed by top-tier life sciences investors and an STTR grant from the National Institutes of Health.

We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or other third parties and will not pay fees associated with such resumes.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter [e-mail] using "Application for Upstream RA Position" as the subject line.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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