Hiring: Senior Research Associate, Drug Discovery Company: Altos Labs Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:57:47 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •5 years of industry experience in a drug discovery and/or development setting. Required Skills: •Work both independently and collaboratively with the scientific manager to drive drug discovery and development projects. •Culture and maintain mammalian cells, manage reagents and working stocks in addition to contributing to general lab maintenance. •Design, optimize, automate, execute, and troubleshoot a range of assays, including cellular, biochemical, and complex in vitro bioassays. •Standardize and optimize assay protocols and draft assay SOPs. •Document assay methods, raw data, and results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), ensuring reproducibility and data integrity. •Make presentations and present data at project team meetings to support decision making. •The responsibilities of this role are expected to require ~80% of time dedicated to benchtop science. Qualifications: •BS or MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a drug discovery and/or development setting. •Strong expertise in technical methods in AAV gene therapy for cellular transduction assays (aseptic technique), genome titration (qPCR, ddPCR), transgene expression (RT-qPCR, ddPCR), and protein analysis (Western Blot, ELISA, and capillary electrophoresis). •Good understanding and hands-on experience developing and performing a wide range of analytical and bioassays with fluency in data analysis and application of statistical modalities. •Applied hands-on capability in automation instruments and platforms (e.g. Bravo, Echo, I.DOT, Digital dispenser, etc.). •Proficient in documenting experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data in ELN. •Excellent data presentation, oral and written communication skills. •Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment. •Background in the field of aging/rejuvenation biology. •Operational familiarity with assay qualification criteria, processes, and SOP authoring. •Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Compensation: •$109,200 - $140,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!