Assay Development Research Associate

We are seeking a Research Associate II/III for Assay Development on a contract basis. This role involves testing and troubleshooting various molecular biology, ligand binding, and protein assays in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot molecular biology, ligand binding, and protein assays.
• Perform qPCR, ddPCR, and nucleic acid extraction.
• Conduct ligand binding assays including ELISA.
• Characterize proteins via chromatography, electrophoresis, and light scattering.
• Execute experimental plans and analyze samples per standard procedures.
• Present project status updates to the Assay Development team and maintain documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences with 2+ years of biotech or fast-paced lab experience.
• Experience generating high-quality, reproducible data with accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of protein and DNA chemistry.
• Experience with molecular biology, ligand binding, or protein characterization assays.
• AAV-based gene therapy experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with SoftMaxPro, QuantStudio, Empower, or similar software.