Associate Scientist

Overview

We are exclusively partnered with a growing Seattle area biopharmaceutical startup looking for a contract Associate Scientist to join their R&D Biology team. In this role, you will play a key role in advancing our client’s development pipeline. You will design and execute in vitro experiments, analyze data, and contribute valuable insights to pre-IND programs. This role is a 40 hour per week, 6 month Contract position.

• Work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to design and plan experiments aimed at advancing drug development projects.
• Independently execute laboratory experiments, following established protocols and ensuring the highest standards of scientific rigor.
• Establish new methods for evaluating lead candidate molecules.
• Independently analyze experimental data and summarize findings as table or graphs.
• Interpret results and draw meaningful conclusions to inform decision-making on pre-IND pipeline programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues from diverse scientific disciplines, including chemistry, pharmacology, and translational medicine to achieve project goals.
• Maintain detailed and accurate electronic laboratory notebooks documenting experimental procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Prepare and present research findings to internal teams and contribute to project updates.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in techniques for evaluating targeted therapeutics.

• B.S. or M.S. degree in biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience (or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree) in research organizations (non-profits), CROs, biotech, or other pharmaceutical industry setting with a focus on drug development.
• Expertise in cell culture and cell-based techniques, including multi-color flow cytometry, stable cell line generation, internalization assays, and cytotoxicity assays.
• Experience with immune cell isolation, functional assays (proliferation, cytokine production, and/or intracellular signaling), and ELISA.
• Familiarity with gene expression analyses using RT-qPCR and automation (liquid handling tools) is a plus.