Researcher

BioPhase; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BioPhase in San Diego seeks an energetic Research Associate II with hands-on experience in cell culture, transfections, and proteomics to work in a fast-paced team environment. The role involves executing screens to discover novel small-molecule ligands of protein targets using our mass spectrometry-based proteomics platforms.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Biology or related field with 1–4 years of lab experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology or related field with 1-4 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to reliably implement complex laboratory protocols in multi-well format.
• Must have experience with cell culture.
• Experience with proteomics sample prep is a plus; familiarity with mass spectrometry-based platforms is a bonus.
• Excellent organization and communication skills; attention to detail and good documentation habits.
• Be a team player and strong individual contributor, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high quality results under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to discovery of novel small-molecule ligands targeting proteins.
• Perform screens using mass spectrometry-based proteomics platforms.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of experiments.

Skills

Cell culture

Transfections

High-throughput screening

In vivo tissue processing

Chemical biology

Proteomics

Communication skills

Organization

Education

B.S. in Biology or related field

Tools

Liquid-handling robots

Lab automation equipment

Job description

We are looking for an energetic Research Associate II with excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment. The successful candidate will have a high level of organization and attention to detail, as well as hands-on experience with techniques such as cell culture, transfections, high-throughput screening, in vivo tissue processing, chemical biology, and/or proteomics. This position will help discover novel small-molecule ligands of protein targets through the execution of screens using our novel mass spectrometry-based proteomics platforms.

Education and Experience requirements:

• B.S. in Biology or related field with 1-4 years of laboratory experience
• Ability to reliably implement complex laboratory protocols in multi-well format
• Must have experience with cell culture
• Experience with proteomics sample prep, liquid-handling robots and lab automation equipment is a plus
• Excellent organization and communication skills; attention to detail and good documentation habits
• Be a team player and strong individual contributor, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high quality results under tight timelines