At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.
We are seeking an Associate Scientist - I to join our Content Development team with a passion for innovation and someone who can help in developing immunoassays for new biomarker detection and help augment our quantitation capability. You will be working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and will be a part of a rapidly growing company to make a big impact in life science research and early disease diagnosis.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Apply trained knowledge and skill sets to execute experiments for new biomarker detection following established protocols, applying relevant technical skills to ensure assay accuracy and reliability.
- Support workflow automation to streamline and scale reagent production and proactively identify any areas for further process improvement.
- Examine the impacts of multiple variables on assay performance and perform troubleshooting as needed.
- Assist in the preparation, organization, and storage of reagents for running immunoassays and in the development of products.
- Analyze data, interpret results, and present findings at group meetings
- Assist in the organization, storage and record-keeping of related data and electronic documents.
Requirements include:
- B.S./M.S. degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline.
- 1+ years hands on experience running and developing immunoassays, such as ELISA, as well as experience generating, analyzing, and interpreting assay data.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience in Excel and other MS Office programs.
- Must be self-motivated with a positive “can do” attitude with attention to detail
- Strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team environment required.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 - $97,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Please Note - We participate in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
- 1+ years hands-on experience running and developing immunoassays (such as ELISA) and generating/analyzing assay data.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience in Excel and other MS Office programs.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.
What We Do
Alamar Biosciences is powering precision proteomics with automated, high throughput solutions for ultra-high sensitivity protein analysis across a range of multiplex levels. Our proprietary NULISA™ Chemistry utilizes a novel sequential capture and release method that significantly reduces background signal and increases the sensitivity and dynamic range compared with standard approaches and allows both qPCR and NGS readouts. The NULISAseq Inflammation Panel contains 200+ important markers related to immune and inflammatory diseases and will run on our ARGO™ System. This innovative platform allows for a fully automated workflow with less than 30 minutes hands on time from sample to data
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