Associate Scientist - In Vitro Discovery

Role Location: Waltham, MA

The Company
We are Alloy Therapeutics — a biotechnology ecosystem and Product Development Organization (PDO) empowering the global scientific community to make better medicines together. Through a community of partners, we democratize access to pre-competitive tools, technologies, services, and company creation capabilities that are foundational for discovering and developing therapeutic biologics. The company facilitates affordable, non-exclusive access to the entire drug discovery community from academic scientists, small and medium biotech, to the largest biopharma. At Alloy, we believe our industry should compete on getting the best drugs to patients as quickly as possible, not exclusive access to the best platforms. As a reflection of our relentless commitment to the scientific community, we reinvest 100% of our revenue in innovation and access to innovation. May the Best Drug Win. 

Alloy has evolved from a startup into a global product development organization operating 11 divisions across 5 research sites in 4 countries on 3 continents. Our model - Integrated Independence - combines centralized capabilities with entrepreneurial operating divisions. Successful members thrive in our shared culture of accountability, deliberate trust, and open communication. As a team we aspire to work together to exceed expectations and collectively contribute across the global organization to always maintain our nimble, startup culture. 

At Alloy, we have an ethos of "Mentorship-By-Apprenticeship" in all of our positions. We strive to have workers in the office when needed to interact organically and face-to-face. Of course, as a lab-based operation, our cells and animals grow 7 days a week, 365 days per year. We respect and value our colleagues for their hard work that requires them to be in the lab every day. We ask our people who have more flexible accommodations to appreciate their colleagues who have less flexibility. We are all one team! 

About the Role at Alloy Therapeutics
This role will report to a Scientist in the in vitro discovery and optimization team, with autonomy owning various stakeholders, projects, and tasks in a dynamic start-up environment while keeping up the pace of Alloy. 

How You’ll Drive Impact

• Advance antibody discovery and optimization efforts through innovative in vitro strategies.
• Deliver high-quality experimental data supporting lead identification and engineering.
• Manage multiple projects with scientific rigor and organizational efficiency.
• Support high velocity workflows utilizing multi-disciplinary techniques.
• Foster effective cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Contribute to Alloy’s culture of innovation and teamwork. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to support antibody discovery and engineering.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of in vitro platforms and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align project goals and timelines.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high scientific standards.
• Document and communicate experimental findings clearly to stakeholders and teams.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
• Provide technical expertise in molecular biology and related techniques.
• Support high-throughput screening and assay development efforts.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and scientific advances in the field.
• Maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, PCR, sequencing).
• Hands-on experience with yeast/phage/mammalian display platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and contribute to multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to work effectively in collaborative settings.
• Preferred experience with: 
  • Flow cytometry
  • Cell culture
  • NGS sequencing
  • High-throughput screening
• Ability to work across various US and international time zones.

Taking Care of Our People
We support the individuality of what people need to do outside of work to empower them to do their best at work. While you focus on making better medicine together, we focus on programs and benefits that support a diverse and growing team. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, Alloy offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits starting from day one.

Compensation

• Competitive base and equity compensation commensurate with level of experience and independence
• 401(k) company match

Health & Family

• Generous personal and family medical, dental and vision benefits with 100% of premiums and deductibles covered
• Company-paid disability (STD, LTD) and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning support up to $45,000 (e.g., IVF/PGT, adoption, surrogacy, egg retrieval)

Unique Perks

• Unlimited PTO (paid time off) and flexible schedules
• Annual stipend for continuing education with commitment to your career through individualized professional development plan
• Wellness and Extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including resources for mental wellness

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Pay Transparency
At Alloy Therapeutics, we believe in fostering trust and open communication. For this role, the estimated range is $93,000 - $110,000, with the final offer based on factors like your experience, skills, and alignment with our needs.

Additionally, this role is eligible for equity compensation, reflecting our commitment to shared success as we work together to make better medicines.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits, aiming to support our team’s professional and personal well-being. If you have any questions about pay or benefits, we’re here to help.

Alloy Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].  We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.