Prellis Biologics · 1 month ago
Sr. Associate Scientitst -Cell Culture and Reagent Development
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPrellis Biologics is a pre-IPO biotech located in Berkeley, CA, focused on revolutionizing drug discovery through human biology and machine learning. The Senior Associate Scientist will support ex vivo antibody production and develop detection reagents for flow cytometry, utilizing their background in cellular biology and biomolecular techniques.
3D PrintingBiopharmaBiotechnologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Routinely utilize standardized cell culture methods to elicit antigen-specific B cells
Independently perform single cell sorting for downstream analysis following detailed work instructions
Routinely synthesize flow cytometry detection reagents, including but not limited to biotinylated proteins, streptavidin tetramers, and fluorescently labeled proteins
Utilize a broad suite of biomolecular and biochemical assays including flow cytometry, SDS-PAGE, Mass spectroscopy, and UV-Vis to characterize the reagents
Troubleshoot biotinylation or tetramer generation as needed, optimize the workflow for degree of labeling as well as on-cell detection using flow cytometry
Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation of all experiments in electronic lab notebooks (ELN)
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support project goals
Contribute to data interpretation and troubleshooting efforts as needed
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience of hands-on laboratory work (industry experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and bioanalytical assays such as SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis
Comfortable working with LIMS/ELN systems such as Benchling
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a laboratory setting
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a dynamic research setting
Preferred
Working knowledge of immunology and biochemistry
Flow cytometry techniques and bead-based assays for reagent QC
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
Prellis Biologics
Prellis employs holographic tissue printing technology with fully human antibody discovery, in vitro human disease and ADME/Tox models.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$79.37MKey Investors
Celesta CapitalKhosla VenturesTrue Ventures
2025-03-10Series C
2023-11-17Series C
2022-08-10Series C· $35M
Leadership Team
Michael Nohaile
CEO
Recent News
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