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Research Associate, Applied Cell Line Development & Customer Programs

Prolific Machines · Emeryville, California · On-site

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About Prolific Machines

Difficult protein production made simple. A next-generation expression system for next-generation therapeutics. Backed by SOSV.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to help advance our mammalian cell line development and protein production capabilities. At Prolific, we use light to control the expression of biotherapeutic proteins, with the goal of increasing titer and improving quality attributes. In this role, you will play a key part in generating and characterizing cell lines that support both internal research and customer programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Proficient in mammalian cell culture, preferably with experience in cell line development, and are well versed in sterile technique, transfection, and clone isolation
  • Comfortable with readouts such as cell counting, metabolite measurement, Octet BLI and flow cytometry
  • Comfortable with developing and proposing experimental plans, conducting experiments, and troubleshooting analytical techniques and methodologies
  • Proficient in precisely following protocols, designing and executing experiments independently, and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
  • Self-starter who’s committed to team science and effective independent work
  • Strong organizational skills with an interest in creating and maintaining organizational infrastructure for both lab experiments and with data analysis
More about this role

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind optogenetic platform delivers unprecedented control, precisely guiding cellular behavior when and where it matters most. Unlike existing tools used to control biology, our technology enables dynamic, tunable control over virtually any cellular function in any cell type. We're enabling partners to unlock robust efficiency, quality, and reproducibility advantages across the most complex pharmaceuticals and therapeutic proteins. Prolific is supported by leading investors, including Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mayfield and SOSV.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to help advance our mammalian cell line development and protein production capabilities. At Prolific, we use light to control the expression of biotherapeutic proteins, with the goal of increasing titer and improving quality attributes. In this role, you will play a key part in generating and characterizing cell lines that support both internal research and customer programs. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on laboratory work, takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality...

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