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Senior Research Associate, Discovery Medicine

BigHat Biosciences

San Mateo, CAFull-time$100–115K/yrPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–115K/yr
Location
San Mateo, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BigHat Biosciences is hiring a Senior Research Associate, Discovery Medicine. BigHat Biosciences seeks a motivated Senior Research Associate with strong immunology, cell culture, flow cytometry, and primary cell‑based assay expertise to support therapeutic candidate characterization in the Discovery Medicine department.

Key focus areas include Drive development of therapeutics by owning functional characterization of candidates, Plan, execute, and analyze TDCC, T cell activation, cytokine release, FACS, ELISA, ADCC, and other functional assays, and Perform isolation and culture of primary immune cells from blood or tissue.

Successful candidates bring B.Sc. Degree In Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Or Related Field, 3+ Years Relevant Experience, and 1+ Year Industry Experience. Important skills include Immunology, Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry, Primary Cell-Based Assays, TDCC, and T Cell Activation. Preferred (not required): Automation and High-Throughput Assays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ImmunologyCell CultureFlow CytometryPrimary Cell-Based AssaysTDCCT Cell ActivationCytokine ReleaseFACSELISAADCCIsolation and Culture of Primary Immune CellsExperimental Protocol Record KeepingScientific Interpretation and PresentationCollaborationCommunicationScientific CuriosityProblem-Solving AbilitiesCan-Do MentalityBuilding Collaborative RelationshipsAutomationHigh-Throughput Assays

Qualifications

B.Sc. Degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, or Related Field3+ Years Relevant Experience1+ Year Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

The role: BigHat Bioscience is looking for a motivated and energetic Senior Research Associate* with a strong background in Immunology, cell culture, flow cytometry and primary cell-based assays to support the characterization of our lead therapeutic candidates. *At BigHat we believe in titles that commensurate with skill set, relative organizational impact, and value contribution; more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that responsibilities and title would adjust as appropriate.

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