Senior Research Associate, Cellular and Molecular Biology

W2 Contract-to-Hire

Salary Range: $93,600 - $104,000 per year

Location: Redwood City, CA - Onsite Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently conduct key experiments to support new target identification and validation efforts.
• Contribute to developing and performing in vitro and cell-based assays to support the identification of tractable chemical matter targeting new oncogenic targets in RAS-driven cancers.
• Apply various cellular, molecular, and genetic techniques to characterize and enhance our mechanistic understanding of novel anti-cancer agents.
• Maintain cultures of multiple human cancer cell lines simultaneously to support experimental efforts.
• Perform various cell-based assays to interrogate the effects of inhibitors on signaling pathways.
• Perform microplate-based quantitative assays using reagent kits.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, formulate testable hypotheses, propose follow-up experiments within the project scope and present results at internal meetings.
• Collaborate with team members to generate novel insights into key drivers of RAS-driven cancers.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in an industry position or academic lab involving cell/tissue culture and cell/molecular biology; 3-5+ years of experience with a Master's degree
• Demonstrated proficiency with cell and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell line engineering, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, qPCR, etc.)
• Proficiency with cell/tissue culture, including the ability to maintain multiple human cancer cell lines simultaneously with strong aseptic technique
• Rigorous, detail-oriented, and quantitative experimentalist
• Proven ability to proactively and independently problem-solve with minimum guidance
• Highly organized, with excellent record-keeping and written/verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines
• Innovative and adaptable team player with an eagerness to learn new techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency with relevant assay readout technologies (e.g., CellTiter-Glo, AlphaLISA, MSD)
• Experience with automation (e.g., robotic liquid handlers, cell seeders, etc.)
• Familiarity with data processing, curve fitting, and visualization tools to analyze small and large datasets (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Genedata Screener, D360, or Spotfire)

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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Desired Skills and Experience
Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, cell culture, tissue culture, cell line engineering, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, qPCR, CellTiter-Glo, AlphaLISA, MSD, robotic liquid handlers, cell seeders, GraphPad Prism, Genedata Screener, D360, Spotfire