SRT Therapeutics Inc. · 5 hours ago
Senior Research Associate, Biobank
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expSRT Therapeutics is a San Diego-based biotech company focused on precision medicine for IBD. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate to manage biobank specimens and operations, including assay development and data generation to support their innovative therapeutic approaches.
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Responsibilities
Sample Management: Receive, accession, and process human and model organism specimens (blood, saliva, fresh, frozen, and archival tissues, among others)
Sample Processing: Optimize preservation and processing workflows to isolate high-quality nucleic acids and proteins from challenging samples including FFPE, OCT, and rare cell populations. Purify and bank human blood derived specimens
Assay Execution & Development: Develop, run, and scale NGS and other molecular assays, including qPCR, bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, DNA sequencing, and proteomic analysis
Quality & Integrity: Maintain the biobank’s integrity through rigorous adherence to SOPs, meticulous process and QC data capture, and strict chain-of-custody management
Operational Logistics: Manage LIMS data entry, coordinate biobank operations with internal scientists, external suppliers, and CROs, and assist with off-site backup storage
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with functional biomarker and computational biology teams to translate raw samples into high-fidelity data
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in biobanking, cell biology, or molecular biology, with a focus on NGS assays including single cell and spatial (Master's degree preferred, or Bachelor's with significant industry experience)
Broad and deep experience in NGS library preparation, sequencing, and assay development. Familiarity with Illumina platforms and high-throughput formats (96/384-well) is essential
Proven track record of successfully extracting high-quality nucleic acids and cells from difficult samples including archival tissue, low-input samples, and rare cell types
Professional experience with LIMS, sample management software, and automated liquid handling systems
A quality-first mentality with experience developing and working under SOPs and capturing detailed QC data
Ability to clearly communicate complex processes and findings to both internal stakeholders and external partners
Preferred
Experience designing and running multicolor flow cytometry panels
Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced biotech environment
Knowledge of biomarker discovery and common bioinformatics tools
Company
SRT Therapeutics Inc.
SRT Therapeutics is a San Diego-based biotech company established in 2024 by the founders of Prometheus Biosciences, Steph Targan, MD (Cedars Sinai), Janine Bilsborough, Ph.D.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$47.4M2025-08-13Undisclosed· $47.4M
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