Research Associate, BioAnalytical Development

Nonclinical Sciences       ·       South San Francisco, CA       ·       Full time

At Alector, our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration. Our team is solely focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients.

As a Research Associate (RA) for the nonclinical development team, you’ll work closely with scientists in both Research and Development to advance Alector’s drug discovery programs. You will be able to contribute across a variety of programs ranging from early research to clinical stage and have broad involvement in work central to Alector’s strategic goals. You will apply your existing technical skills, learn new skills, and play a key role in nonclinical development of the programs and help grow the company. 

During your first year your goals will include:

• Analyze samples from non-clinical toxicology and PK/PD studies 
• Assist in the development of PK, PD, and immunogenicity assays to characterize treatment antibody and biomarkers in vivo
• Collaborate with research teams on other relevant bioanalytical methods
• Document experiment and results, analyze and present data to the rest of the company
• Support preparation of nonclinical study reports and regulatory documents

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• You take pride in being persistent, self-motivated, and efficient
• You have either practical or theoretical knowledge of immunoassay techniques (i.e. ELISA, MSD, or GYROS)
• You thrive in an environment where you work well with others on a team
• You have a Bachelor of Science and are enthusiastic about a career in research and development in the industrial setting

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Alector is a phenomenal place to learn and experiment. If you excel in a dynamic environment where everyone is committed to finding a treatment, where you’ll drive growth, this is your role. There is no limit to how far you can go with us.

Among the things you’ll discover at Alector on Day 1 and throughout your tenure: Committed and driven colleagues, a bold and important company goal, brand-new brightly-lit offices in the heart of the biotech area, flexible remote work options, and competitive compensation and benefits. But these matters only if you’re excited to build and own something great, and tackle these challenges with us. Come join us!

At Alector, we believe that hard-working teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who can challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives and bring creative ideas to the table. We are committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Employees of Alector working on-site are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and are required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may be entitled to an exception or reasonable accommodation if they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability/medical necessity, or sincerely held religious belief. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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