(Senior) Research Associate, Discovery Biology

We are looking for a (Senior) Research Associate with experience in cell biology to join our integrated and collaborative R&D team. The successful candidate would have a track record of implementing a range of preclinical drug discovery techniques to uncover novel biology and develop assays for therapeutic programs.

Since we are a growing start-up, we also seek creative thinkers, agile learners and candidates with an unwavering willingness to do what is necessary to help build the company and mature a human-genetics-backed therapeutic pipeline. Our current disease areas of interest include inflammation, immunology, and fibrosis.

• →Design, develop, and implement robust functional assays to support the discovery and characterization of novel therapeutics.
• →Develop and apply bioassays to connect disease-associated genetic variants with target genes, relevant cell types, molecular pathways, and disease phenotypes.
• →Execute a wide range of molecular and cellular biology experiments and analyze resulting data, including flow cytometry, Western blotting, ELISA/MSD/Luminex, plate-based biochemical assays, immunofluorescence microscopy, cloning, transfection, generation of stable and knockout cell lines, qPCR, and si/shRNA-mediated knockdown.
• →Perform routine bacterial and mammalian cell culture, including the culture and manipulation of primary human and mouse cells.
• →Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records using electronic lab notebooks and adhere strictly to established protocols.
• →Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and experimental approaches.
• →Communicate scientific findings clearly and effectively to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• →Stay current with relevant scientific literature and contribute to publications and other scientific outputs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology or a related field with 2–7 years of relevant industry experience, or a Master’s degree with 1–2 years of industry experience. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of directly relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience with a range of assay platforms, including the development and optimization of robust biochemical and/or cell-based assays to support drug discovery. Strong troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Familiarity with in vivo pharmacology approaches (e.g., mouse models of disease, ex vivo sample analysis) is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to contribute to a multidisciplinary R&D team.
• Self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented, and a critical thinker.
• Motivated by the company’s mission to advance impactful science while upholding strong ethical standards.