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Research Associate II
Vancouver, WA
As part of the Disease Biology Team, you will work on engineering cell lines for various programs and contribute to the development and optimization of cell-based assays, including, but not limited to, ligand-binding potency, cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, ADCC, CDC, ADCP, and proliferation assays. This role requires experience with mammalian cell culture techniques and understanding mechanism of action (MOA) assays.
This position requires strategic thinking and a high level of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams within Absci. It also requires excellent communication, technical, and organizational skills and demonstrated success in delivering under tight timelines. Individuals who enjoy working with a sense of urgency and thrive in a dynamic team and high-performance culture will be successful and thrive in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and troubleshooting cell-based assays in medium- and high-throughput format
- Maintaining mammalian cells by regular splitting, media change, etc.
- Engineering mammalian cell lines using various techniques.
- Aiding in the execution of ELISA, imaging, flow cytometry experiments
- Analyzing data with SoftMax Pro, GraphPad Prism, or JMP
- Preparing and presenting progress reports to the team and other stakeholders as needed
Qualifications:
- Research Associate II: BSc in biology, cell biology, immunology or a relevant field with 2-4 years of experience
- Senior Research Associate: MSc with 1+ years of experience or BS in relevant field with 5+ years of experience and track record of development of cell-based bioassays
- Knowledge and practical experience of working in a cell culture laboratory showing confidence in working using aseptic techniques
Preferred (but not required):
- Track record of development of cell-based bioassays and potency assays
- Experience in assay qualification or validation
- Experience in high-content imaging systems and liquid handlers
The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $85,000/year. Competitive equity package applies. Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to equity, compensation packages include a wide range of medical, dental, vision benefits and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
Absci offers highly competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, unlimited vacation, parental leave, breakfast and lunch for onsite employees, employee assistance program, voluntary life and disability insurance, annual bonus potential, and 401(k) with a generous company match.
We seek candidates who will dive into our creative company culture that’s collaborative, multidisciplinary, and committed to a big vision for positive impact. We are defying conventions and innovating without boundaries. We are disrupting an industry with bold ideas and passionate pursuit of new possibilities. We are looking for original thinkers, creative scientists, and data-devoted gurus. Successful candidates will be excited to work in a dynamic environment and contribute as a key member of a project team. If this sounds good to you, we invite you to join us in our quest to redefine possible.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Absci is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Absci will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Absci offers a dog-friendly work environment - bring your pup along for the ride.
