ExcepGen is developing better therapeutics by using authentic human proteins in drug discovery. With its novel platform, the company is discovering antibodies against previously impossible targets and pursuing new therapeutic proteins. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
ExcepGen is seeking a talented and motivated Research Associate to join its San Francisco team, working collaboratively with senior scientists to advance the company’s drug discovery research programs. This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage biotechnology startup and take on a wide range of responsibilities. The successful candidate should have the ability and willingness to work across a variety of functional areas. This position reports to the Chief Scientific Officer.
What they're looking for
- B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent scientific discipline
- 1-3+ years of full-time laboratory experience in an industrial or academic setting
- Experienced in mammalian culture techniques including transfection and cell based functional assays
- Experienced in standard protein purification technologies including Affinity- and Size-Exclusion chromatography using an AEKTA-FPLC system, SDS-PAGE and Western blot
- Ability to interpret and clearly understand SOPs and laboratory procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
More about this role
ExcepGen is seeking a talented and motivated Research Associate to join its San Francisco team, working collaboratively with senior scientists to advance the company’s drug discovery research programs.
This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage biotechnology startup and take on a wide range of responsibilities. The successful candidate should have the ability and willingness to work across a variety of functional areas. This position reports to the Chief Scientific Officer.
- Maintain mammalian, insect, and plant cell cultures
- Transfect cell lines for generation of stable cell lines or expression of recombinant proteins
- Purify recombinant proteins using standard purification technologies
- Perform in vitro functional assays as well as biophysical and/or cell-based binding assays
- Execute a range of experiments using molecular biology techniques such as plasmid design, nucleic acid and protein isolation, PCR and cloning
- Document all experimental procedures and results in an electronic laboratory notebook
- Use basic technical discretion to troubleshoot experiments with senior scientists
- Review data, prepare reports, and communicate experimental results to manager...
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