Senior Research Associate

Atrium; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium in Seattle is seeking a Senior Research Associate to design, execute, and analyze experiments in discovery immunology, supporting preclinical target validation and early-stage drug development.

This laboratory-based role involves isolating and profiling immune cells, performing immunoassays, data analysis, and close collaboration with discovery teams, with an initial 12-month term and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on tissue culture of primary human immune cells and cell lines.
• Experience with immunology assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex, MSD).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, culture, and manipulate primary human immune cells and cell lines.
• Design and execute experiments to interrogate immune cell phenotype and function.
• Troubleshoot experiments and optimize protocols.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data with careful record-keeping.

Skills

Tissue culture

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Luminex

MSD

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Incucyte

Job description

The discovery immunology research team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate. The successful candidate will support preclinical research efforts by designing, executing, and analyzing experiments related to immune mechanisms, target validation, and therapeutic development. This is a laboratory-based role where the successful candidate will contribute directly to early-stage drug discovery programs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Isolate, culture, and manipulate primary human immune cells and cell lines.
• Design and execute experiments to interrogate immune cell phenotype and function, including cell-based multicolor flow cytometry and Incucyte assays.
• Troubleshoot experiments and optimize protocols.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data while maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory records.
• Collaborate with scientists across discovery teams to achieve project goals.
• Prepare data for internal reports and presentations for internal meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent degree) in biological sciences and 3+ years of relevant employment experience.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Hands-on tissue culture experience, including the isolation and maintenance of primary human immune cells and human cell lines.
• Experience with a variety of cell-based immunology assays to interrogate immune cell phenotype and function, including multicolor flow cytometry and Incucyte assays.
• Experience measuring soluble analytes such as by ELISA, Luminex, or MSD.
• Critical thinking and self-reliance to solve tasks independently or ask questions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Foundational knowledge of immunology and an eagerness to learn new techniques and skills.

12 months with the chance to extend.

Pay Range

$40/hr - $44/hr

Shift/Hours

Monday - Friday