Planet Pharma · 18 hours ago
Research Associate - Target Discovery
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPlanet Pharma is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join their Target Discovery team, focused on immunotherapy and genomics research. The role involves hands-on work with human tissues and single-cell technologies to support the discovery and validation of therapeutic targets.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Coordinate, receive, and bank fresh human tissue samples from CROs and external partners
Organize, track, and manage tissue samples stored in LN2, ensuring accurate inventory and documentation
Perform dissociation of fresh primary human tissues into single-cell suspensions using enzymatic and/or mechanical methods
Execute single-cell RNA-seq workflows, including cell preparation, FACS, and library preparation
Set up, operate, and maintain flow cytometry instruments and cell sorters
Maintain and expand cell lines using sterile cell culture techniques
Perform target antibody screening workflows using flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blotting, and related methods
Analyze and document experimental results; contribute to internal datasets and presentations
Collaborate with computational and translational scientists to interpret data and support identification of candidate therapeutic targets
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in biological sciences or a related field (immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and/or bioengineering)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing biological samples and associated metadata
Hands-on experience with wet-lab techniques, such as mammalian cell culture and sterile technique
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex protocols
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Preferred
Familiarity with primary tissue handling, tissue dissociation, or single-cell workflows is a plus
Familiarity with FACS and/or flow cytometry
Benefits
Mentorship from experienced scientists and opportunities to present your work
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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