# Scientist, Biology at Alector

- Company: Alector
- What the company does: Alector is a biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for the treatment of neurodegeneration diseases. Backed by GV.
- Company website: https://www.alector.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: South San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $145K to $155K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply by: 2026-11-26
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/alector/77bafd3c-12f5-4253-9051-7a1fa18fcb4b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/alector-scientist-biology/

## About the role

As a Scientist on our Biology team, you will design and execute in vitro studies and analytical assays that help us evaluate potential therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. You will work with advanced cellular models, process in vivo and in vitro samples, and generate high-quality data that inform pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), efficacy, safety, proof-of-concept (POC), and mechanism-of-action (MOA) studies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in Neuroscience, Immunology, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
- Hands-on experience with cell culture, including iPSC-derived and/or primary rodent neuronal models
- Experience with biochemical and cellular techniques such as immunoblotting, ELISA, MSD, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry/FACS, or immunohistochemistry
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret experimental data and clearly communicate scientific findings
- You are an active user of large language models (LLMs) and have a strong interest in evolving AI technologies and how they can improve scientific research and productivity
- Experience working in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical research environment

Tags: Biology

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