What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate, Cell Culture (cell characterization) position at Eikon Therapeutics?
Company Description
Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets
As a cell culture (cell characterization) research associate, you will execute cell culture processes to
support our technology platform. Primary responsibilities include mammalian cell culture
maintenance, phenotypic characterization, cell engineering, expansion, and banking for several
research programs. You will collaborate with colleagues both within and across teams to advance
our mission in a multidisciplinary environment.
About You
- You’re self-motivated, organized, and responsive to feedback
- You’re collaborative and willing to help others
- You have excellent communication skills
- You’re rigorous about record keeping
- You enjoy learning and improving
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Do
- Maintain, expand, engineer, and characterize cell lines, to support our research
- programs
- Bank cell lines and maintain accurate records
- Utilize liquid handling systems and laboratory robotics
- Provide cell-based assay support
- Interact with researchers to ensure timely delivery of cells and assay plates
- Perform practical lab work, schedule day to day tasks, and ensure timely delivery of quality results
Qualifications
- BS in Life Sciences, Biochemistry or related discipline, industry experience preferred.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and related techniques is required
- Experience with cell transfections and cell-based assays is strongly preferred
- Experience with automation and other high-throughput instruments is a plus
- Ability to show adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Works well both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent communication skills and attention to details
The expected salary range for this role is $66,000 to $76,000 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.
Salary : $66,000 - $76,000
