Job Description

Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate, New Discovery

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $83,200 - $104,000 per year

Location: Redwood City, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary:

As a Research Associate / SRA, you will work with the New Discovery team to identify and characterize novel oncology therapeutics by developing and executing biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays. We require a hands-on experimentalist who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, working to support our early discovery efforts in oncology at the interface of chemistry and biology. This role will require expertise in assay development, protein characterization, and data analysis to support drug discovery efforts. Additionally, you will contribute to screening, hit identification, and validation of small molecules, molecular glues, and novel modalities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 0-5 years of relevant industry experience in biotech, pharma, or drug discovery research.
• Hands-on experience with biochemical and biophysical assays such as SPR, TR-FRET, FP, BLI, ITC, nanoDSF, MSD, etc
• Experience with LC/MS-based protein characterization.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a team-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cell-based assay development using technologies such as NanoBRET, CTG, AlphaLISA, etc.
• Familiarity with hit identification, validation, and screening platforms
• Knowledge of molecular glues and similar modalities
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers, including SPT Dragonfly and Mosquito, Echo, Hamilton, etc.
• Familiarity with data processing and visualization tools to analyze large datasets such as Genedata Screener and/or Expressionist.
• Experience with Python, R, or other scripting languages for assay or screen data analysis is a plus.
• Strong quantitative approach to experimental design, data interpretation, and statistical validation

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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Desired Skills and Experience

Oncology, biochemical assays, biophysical assays, SPR, TR-FRET, FP, BLI, ITC, nanoDSF, MSD, LC/MS, protein characterization, data analysis, NanoBRET, CTG, AlphaLISA, automated liquid handler, Python, R

Job Tags

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