Senior Research Associate, Discovery Medicine
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| Hours | Full-time |
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| Location | San Mateo, California |
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Job Description
Job Description
Description
Key Responsibilities
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Total Rewards
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the development of therapeutics by owning the functional characterization of therapeutic candidates.
- Plan, execute, and analyze TDCC, T cell activation, cytokine release, FACS, ELISA, ADCC, and other relevant functional assays.
- Perform isolation and culture of primary immune cells from blood or tissue.
- Inform program plans based upon experimental results and make. relevant recommendations for program conceptualization and advancement.
- Keep detailed and organized records of experimental protocols and results.
- Proactively and independently interpret and present scientific findings.
- Collaborate and communicate across a diverse research team to successfully progress scientific goals.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- B.Sc. degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in industry.
- Hands-on proficiency in standard immunology and cell biology techniques such as mammalian cell culture and multicolor flow cytometry.
- Previous experience with automation and high-throughput assays desired.
- Scientific curiosity and problem-solving abilities.
- A strong can-do mentality and desire to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment.
- The ability to communicate clearly and build open collaborative relationships.
Total Rewards
The salary estimated for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 + bonus + options + benefits. Compensation will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of the offer.
What BigHat Offers:
What BigHat Offers:
- Range of health insurance plan options through Anthem and Kaiser (monthly credit if benefit waived)
- Dental, and vision coverage through Guardian
- Additional well-being benefits through Nayya, OneMedical, Wagmo, Rula, and more
- 401(k) with company match
- DTO, two weeks of company-wide shutdown, and 12 company holidays
- Paid parental leave
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