Research Associate, Cell Culture

Lab Operations        ·        Hayward, California          ·      Full time

Description

Company Description

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets

Position

As a cell culture research associate, you will execute large scale, cell culture processes to support our technology platform. Primary responsibilities include mammalian cell culture maintenance, large scale expansion and banking for several research programs and HTP automated screening. You will collaborate with colleagues both within and across teams to advance our mission in a multidisciplinary environment.

About You

• You’re self-motivated, organized and responsive to feedback
• You’re collaborative and willing to help others
• You have excellent communication skills
• You’re rigorous about record keeping
• You enjoy learning and improving
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You enjoy cell culture processes

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and expand cell lines in a large-scale setup, to support our research programs
• Bank cell lines and maintain accurate records
• Utilize liquid handling systems and laboratory robotics
• Interact with researchers to ensure timely delivery of cells and assay plates
• Perform practical lab work, schedule day to day tasks, and ensure timely delivery of quality results

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and related techniques is required
• Experience with automation and other high-throughput instruments is a plus
• Ability to show adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Works well both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills and attention to details

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

In accordance with the Company’s duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace, the Company requires all employees to have received both an FDA-approved primary vaccine series and at least one booster vaccine against COVID-19 as of their start date. If you are unable to meet this requirement due to a disability or serious medical condition, or due to a sincerely held religious belief, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.

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