We view our employees as the unequivocal ingredients to success. Each and every employee is an integral member of the Cytokinetics team, contributing to our shared goal of improving the lives of people with debilitating cardiovascular disease.

We seek a highly motivated Research Associate II to support our preclinical research programs. As a research associate II, you will conduct and manage experiments to evaluate the efficacy of novel small molecule compounds in the treatment of cardiac and skeletal muscle diseases. This role requires a proactive individual who can collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to advancing compounds through preclinical research and development.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage a wide range of cell-based or biochemical assays to advance our preclinical drug discovery programs in cardiac muscle biology.
• Measure biomarkers of disease progression and compound efficacy.
• Oversee animal colony cohorts for ex vivo studies, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and protocols.
• Document methodology and experimental results, manage data, and prepare and present research findings.
• Collaborate closely with other team members to build understanding of disease pathogenesis and the mechanism of action of drug candidates.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant research experience.
• Basic data management skills and the ability to present data clearly and effectively is required.
• Prior experience with a range of biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell culture, western blots, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, enzyme assays, etc) is required.
• Experience in cell-based models (e.g. primary myocyte isolations, iPSC culture and differentiation, and/or 3D models) is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in muscle mechanics and methods to assess contractility is highly desired.
• Proficiency in basic rodent handling and dosing techniques is highly desired.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment is a plus.
• Team-oriented, detail-oriented, proactive.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

 What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about advancing research in muscle biology and possess the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team at Cytokinetics.