Character Biosciences · 14 hours ago
Research Associate
Brisbane, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expCharacter Biosciences is a precision medicine company focused on developing targeted therapies for polygenic diseases, particularly in ophthalmology. The Research Associate will support drug discovery teams by developing and performing in vitro assays to assess target biology and drug candidates, contributing to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for aging-related disorders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Execute in vitro experiments to assess the biological functions of candidate drug targets including, but not limited to cell-based functional assays, modulation of gene expression, qPCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, SDS/PAGE, and high content imaging
Engineer and maintain mammalian cell lines, including iPS-derived cells
Innovatively troubleshoot, effectively resolving challenges as they arise
Analyze data using Excel, Google Sheets, Graphpad Prism, or similar
Keep detailed records of experiments using ELN
Regularly present at team meetings to audiences of diverse scientific backgrounds
Qualification
Required
BS with 2+ years (or MS with 1+ years) of research experience in drug discovery, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
Must have excellent troubleshooting and organizational skills, and be adaptable to changing priorities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Experience with mammalian cell culture, ELISA, RT-qPCR, and/or cell-based imaging
Experience with biochemical techniques such as protein chromatography and purification
Benefits
Strong equity incentives
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
An accrued paid time off policy
Company
Character Biosciences
Character Biosciences is a platform that merges genomics with clinical data and AI technology, focusing on patients affected by AMD.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$137MKey Investors
Sanofi VenturesInnovation EndeavorsLifeforce Capital
2025-09-17Series B· $17M
2025-03-25Series B· $93M
2022-05-17Series A· $18M
Leadership Team
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Cheng Zhang
Co-Founder and CEO
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