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Eikon Therapeutics · 20 hours ago

Research Associate 1 (Contractor)

positionMillbrae, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$36.53/hr - $39.73/hr
date1+ years exp

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. They are seeking a motivated Research Associate 1 (Contractor) to participate in cutting-edge research projects, coordinating and executing Single Molecule Tracking experiments on automated systems.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with scientists, RAs, and automation engineers to execute, troubleshoot, and optimize SMT screening campaigns and processes on Eikon’s automated systems
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring accuracy, precision, and adherence to protocols
Perform a variety of laboratory techniques, including sample preparation, cell culture, molecular biology, and data acquisition
Generate high quality screening data by performing consistent operations from week to week
Report process status and deviations to the appropriate individuals and teams
Physically set-up and take down the systems and all associated dependencies

Qualification

BiologyBioengineeringBiotechnologyHigh throughput screeningAutomated liquid handlersData analysis softwareAutomated lab equipment softwareSterile techniqueWet-lab skillsSample preparationCell cultureMolecular biologyAttention to detailTime managementCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree plus 1 year lab experience in Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field
Experience with sterile technique and basic wet-lab skills including media preparation, pipetting, and biological sample handling
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate and reliable experimental results
Demonstrated time management skills
Excellent communication skills, facilitating effective interaction with team members, and contributing to a collaborative scientific environment
Adaptable and responsive to evolving research priorities and challenges in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with high throughput screening, automated liquid handlers, data analysis software and automated lab equipment software (VWorks) is a plus

Company

Eikon Therapeutics

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Eikon Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that develops live-cell resolution microscopy and engineering for drug discovery.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Hayward, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.eikontx.com

H1B Sponsorship

Eikon Therapeutics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (17)
2023 (7)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.12B
Key Investors
The Column Group
2025-02-26Series D· $350.7M
2023-06-01Series C· $106M
2022-01-06Series B· $518M

Leadership Team

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Roger Perlmutter
Chairman, President, and CEO
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Michael Klobuchar
Chief Operating Officer
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