Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate – GPCR Pharmacology

About the Role:

Superluminal Medicines, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Research Associate with experience in GPCR pharmacology and drug discovery to join our growing and dynamic Biology team. We are a target and biology-first drug discovery organization leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to address common bottlenecks in drug development while integrating biology, chemistry, and computation.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to impactful drug discovery efforts, grow your expertise in cutting-edge biology and drug discovery, and help address unmet healthcare needs worldwide.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and perform in vitro assays to support drug discovery programs with precision and attention to quality to generate high quality data.
• Troubleshoot and analyze experimental data with a high degree of scientific integrity.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document experimental data in laboratory notebooks and computer files, adhering to established quality and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate experimental results effectively in written and oral formats to interdisciplinary teams, including computational biologists and machine learning scientists.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and develop new experimental methods based on existing literature.
• Present findings at team meetings.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field, with 2–5 years of relevant laboratory experience in GPCR pharmacology or drug discovery.
• Strong hands-on experience in biochemical, cellular, and/or binding assays with the ability to ensure high-quality assay data.
• Familiarity with GPCR biology, Pharmacology is essential.
• Excellent laboratory skills, including cell culture, preparation of reagents, and the use of laboratory instrumentation and related software.
• Ability to work independently to follow experimental designs and troubleshoot experiments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Small molecule experience is a bonus but not required.

This is a lab-based position that requires a hands-on, innovative approach to advancing discovery efforts.

Key Attributes for Success:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage shifting priorities.
• Creative and innovative mindset to contribute to cutting-edge approaches in small molecule discovery.
• Strong coordination skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.