Full-Time

Associate Scientist II/Scientist I

Assay Technology Development

Posted on 9/16/2025

Alamar Biosciences

Alamar Biosciences

201-500 employees

Automates high-throughput proteomics for biomarker detection

Compensation Overview

$105k - $120k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity

Fremont, CA, USA

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Category
Lab & Research (5)
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Requirements
Responsibilities
  • Design, execute, and manage the development of cutting-edge immunoassay-based protein quantification technologies, leveraging Alamar’s proprietary platforms.
  • Optimize assay workflows and reagents to ensure reliability, sensitivity, and scalability for biomarker quantification.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement automated assay protocols, facilitating streamlined and robust procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, bioengineering, molecular biology or related field with 2+ years of hands-on expertise in assay development
  • Basic programming skills in languages such as Python or R, combined with experience using data analysis frameworks to interpret high throughput datasets and uncover actionable insights.
  • Familiarity with protein purification and analytical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western blot, UV-Vis, and FPLC.
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving capabilities paired with systematic approaches and meticulous attention to details to tackle complex technical challenges.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, protocols, and reports.
  • Demonstrated independence with a self-motivated, proactive approach and a positive “can do” attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with laboratory automation or liquid handling systems.
  • Proficiency in Benchling.
  • AI-related research experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications

Alamar Biosciences provides access to a high-throughput proteomics platform built around NULISA™, a sensitive method for detecting and measuring proteins, and the ARGO™ system, a fully automated workflow for profiling hundreds to thousands of protein targets. It serves researchers and clinicians who need to detect low-abundance protein biomarkers with multiplexing capabilities, paying for use of the technology and platform rather than selling a standalone instrument. The core difference from competitors is its combination of ultra-sensitive protein detection across a wide range and an automated, scalable workflow that reduces the need for specialized expertise, enabling single-target or large-scale multiplex experiments. The company’s goal is to advance understanding of protein roles in health and disease, enabling early disease detection and the development of new diagnostics and treatments through repeatable, high-throughput proteomics.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hayward, California

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue surged 99% to $26M from NULISAseq Neuro 220 adoption.
  • $220M IPO in April 2026 funds ARGO HT/DX FDA submission in 2027.
  • NULISAqpcr AD 5-plex accelerates Alzheimer's and Parkinson's blood biomarker research.

What critics are saying

  • Fujirebio's May 2025 FDA-cleared pTau217 test captures Alzheimer's diagnostic market.
  • Siemens Healthineers' March 2026 pTau assays undercut Alamar's research panels.
  • Thermo Fisher mass spectrometry erodes NULISA multiplexing advantage by 2027.

What makes Alamar Biosciences unique

  • NULISA technology achieves attomolar detection by suppressing background 10,000-fold.
  • ARGO HT automates 288-sample high-plex proteomics in under eight hours.
  • Attobody platform engineers high-affinity antibodies for superior biomarker capture.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

2%
Alamar Biosciences
Apr 17th, 2026
Alamar Biosciences Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering

Fremont, Calif. – April 16, 2026. Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (“Alamar”), a leader in precision proteomics dedicated to advancing the early detection of disease, today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 11,250,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $17.00 per share. In addition, Alamar has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,687,500 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on April 17, 2026 under the ticker symbol “ALMR.” The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $191.3 million, without giving effect to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares and before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The offering is expected to close on April 20, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Hoodline
Mar 31st, 2026
Fremont lab star Alamar races toward IPO after hiring blitz.

Fremont lab star Alamar races toward IPO after hiring blitz. Published on March 30, 2026 Fremont proteomics player Alamar Biosciences is making its move from quiet lab work to the public markets, filing to go public this week after a hiring blitz that added nearly 100 workers over the past two years. The company has been shifting from pure research to commercial sales, scaling its NULISA platform and rolling out larger multiplex panels for neurodegenerative and oncology research. Founder and CEO Yuling Luo, who has said a family death pushed her to pursue earlier cancer detection, is now steering the company through the paperwork for a public market debut. As reported by the San Francisco Business Times, Alamar filed a registration related to an initial public offering but has not yet revealed how much it intends to raise. The outlet also highlighted the rapid hiring spree and noted that the filing lands just as the company is working to scale its commercial footprint in the East Bay. Funding and product push. In February 2024, Alamar announced an oversubscribed 128 million dollar Series C round that brought total funding to nearly 250 million dollars and was pitched as fuel to speed up commercialization and expand its commercial teams. In its own release, Alamar Biosciences said the money would be used to grow sales and customer support operations as it ships its ARGO HT System and NULISA assays. The product pipeline has been busy, too. Last Tuesday, the company launched the NULISAseq Neuro 220 Panel, a 220-marker panel for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research, according to a press release distributed via GlobeNewswire. The company is pitching it as its largest precision proteomics panel to date. Hiring and local impact. The San Francisco Business Times reported that Alamar added nearly 100 workers in the past two years as it scaled up manufacturing and commercial operations in Fremont. The company's LinkedIn page currently lists roughly 196 employees, underscoring how quickly its footprint has grown at its Fremont campus at 47071 Bayside Parkway. The Business Times tracked the recent headcount surge, while Alamar's LinkedIn page reflects the latest tally. What to watch next. The filing so far omits key details, such as timing and pricing, so investors, prospective customers, and employees will be watching for a full public SEC registration statement or follow-up disclosures. In recent releases, the company lists investor relations contacts and partnerships that highlight its pitch to pharmaceutical and academic partners. Both GlobeNewswire and Alamar Biosciences carry the company's most recent public statements and fundraising details.

360Dx
Jan 12th, 2026
Alamar Biosciences Raises $50M, Joins Alzheimer's Disease Research Program

Alamar Biosciences raises $50M, joins alzheimer's disease research program. NEW YORK - Alamar Biosciences said on Sunday that it has raised over $50 million through an oversubscribed convertible notes financing. To read the full story...

GenomeWeb
Jul 29th, 2025
Alamar Biosciences, German Center Collaborate on Proteomic Profiling for Longitudinal Aging Study

NEW YORK - Alamar Biosciences said Tuesday that it is collaborating with the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) to study proteins in several research cohorts.

Virtual Press Office
Jul 28th, 2025
Alamar Biosciences Showcases Pioneering Brain-Derived pTau Data at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC)

Alamar Biosciences showcases pioneering Brain-Derived pTau data at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC).

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