Prolific Machines · 3 months ago
Cell Line Development Research Associate
Emeryville, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expProlific Machines is a leading biotechnology company focused on using light to control the expression of biotherapeutic proteins. They are seeking a motivated Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to join their Cell Line Development team, where the role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and improving CHO cell culture processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMachine LearningManufacturingTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Conducting experiments independently, collecting and analyzing data in a timely manner, and maintaining detailed documentation in electronic lab notebooks
Strong communication skills, ability to put the data together and present within the CLD group and across different groups and forums within the company. Ability to quickly analyze and provide critical data and figures to support presentations, patent applications, or publications
Collaborate closely with members of the CLD teams as well as other teams within the Prolific Machines, Contribute to lab maintenance and safety
Responsibilities also include developing and optimizing analytical methods, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards, following established protocols, and providing data for regulatory submissions
This is a lab-based position, and onsite presence is required as dictated by Cell Line Development (CLD) responsibilities and experimental needs
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree with 3-6 years of relevant industry experience or a Master's degree with 2-3+ years of relevant experience
Developing and proposing experimental plans, conducting experiments, and troubleshooting analytical techniques and methodologies
The candidate is expected to precisely follow protocols, design and execute experiments independently, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for documenting findings and effective collaboration
Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar Google suite software and ability to perform independent data analysis and generating meaningful conclusions is required
Experience with molecular cloning and molecular biology techniques (PCR, protein quantification)
Experience with cell line development workflows (pool generation, clonal isolation, stability testing)
Exposure to high-throughput screening platforms (e.g., Beacon, Ambr, Octet, Automation)
Working knowledge of statistical analysis or design of experiments (DoE)
Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment
Preferred
Scripting experience on the Tecan would be an added plus
Familiarity with optogenetic systems, inducible promoters, or light-responsive protein engineering
Benefits
Generous equity package in an early stage company
Retirement plan with company contribution
Flexible PTO with healthy time off minimums
Company-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Career coaching
Mental health support
Free team lunches everyday
Great snacks
Companywide social events
Company
Prolific Machines
Prolific Machines unlocks production of next-generation therapeutics with a light-controlled gene expression system and closed-loop control.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$97MKey Investors
Ki Tua FundBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-06-06Series B· $55M
2022-12-07Convertible Note
2022-09-14Series A· $42M
Leadership Team
Declan Jones
Co-Founder & CIO
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