Research Associate, Proteomics

Talus Bioscience, a venture-backed early-stage biotechnology company, is at the forefront of developing innovative AI models, and using those models to deliver much-needed medicines. Driven by the belief that "nothing is undruggable," we harness cutting-edge proteomics and frontier AI during the initial stages of discovery to unlock previously inaccessible targets in cancer, autoimmunity, and other high burden diseases.

Talus Bio is looking for a Research Associate I to join the platform proteomics team full-time in our Seattle lab (this is an in-person role). This person will be naturally curious, results-driven, and eager to work in a small preclinical biotech environment.

The Research Associate will support key laboratory operations and contribute to routine experimental workflows within Talus Bio's drug discovery platform. This entry-level position offers hands-on laboratory experience in a dynamic biotech environment, focusing on supporting proteomics workflows, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting with data collection. The Research Associate will work under direct supervision, gaining foundational skills in molecular biology, cell culture, and mass spectrometry-based proteomics.

• →Sample Preparation: Perform routine sample preparation for mass spectrometry analysis.
• →Laboratory Support: Assist in the preparation of reagents, buffers, and consumables required for proteomics experiments.
• →Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure smooth operation.
• →Data Collection: Assist with data entry, organization, and basic quality control (QC) analysis of experimental results.
• →Documentation: Maintain timely lab notebook documentation and registration of experimental work.
• →Compliance: Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain laboratory safety protocols.

Required

• B.S. in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting and buffer preparation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn new laboratory techniques and scientific concepts.
• Able to work onsite in Seattle.

Preferred

• Exposure to proteomics workflows or mass spectrometry
• Experience with human cell culture
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems

Talus Bio is committed to creating a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We believe that having employees, interns, and contractors with diverse backgrounds enables Talus Bio to best achieve our mission to bring new therapeutics to patient communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in the life sciences have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude certain groups, and we strongly encourage all qualified people to apply.

Talus Bioscience, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.