Senior Research Associate 2 (Neuroscience)

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New York, NY
113K-124K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Senior Research Associate 2 will execute experiments to support target discovery and validation for Parkinson's Disease. Key responsibilities include performing biochemical and cell-based assays, troubleshooting experiments, maintaining organized records, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory protocols.
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Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Senior Research Associate 2 to join our Neuroscience research team. 

About You

You will be a key player in executing experiments to support target discovery and validation for Parkinson’s Disease. This role is well-suited for a candidate with a Master's/Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or a related discipline, coupled with a passion for scientific exploration.

What You’ll Do

  • Execute biochemical and cell-based assays to support novel Parkinson’s disease target validation
  • Conduct experiments using a variety of cell culture, molecular biology and imaging techniques.
  • Involve in troubleshooting experiments, optimizing protocols, and addressing technical challenges to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
  • Maintain organized and comprehensive records of experiments, results, and protocols in adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in the maintenance, procurement, and inventory management of laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Uphold a culture of safety by strictly following laboratory protocols and promoting best practices in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or Bachelor Degree + 6 years of relevant experience in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related field.
  • Highly proficient in cell culture techniques, including primary neurons and glia.
  • Experience in iPSC-derived cells and/or complex co-culture model systems.
  • Proficiency with standard cell biology, biochemistry, protein detection & quantification (such as ELISA, MSD), techniques and enzyme kinetic assays.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate research findings effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​

  • 401k plan with company matching​
  • Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​
  • Mental health and wellness benefits​
  • Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies​
  • Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​
  • Enhanced parental leave benefit​
  • Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​

The expected salary range for this role is $113,000 to $123,500 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

In accordance with the Company’s duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace, the Company requires all employees to be Fully Vaccinated with one of the FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines, which includes those vaccines that have received the FDA’s emergency use authorization. You will be expected to be Fully Vaccinated as of your Start Date. If you believe that you are exempt from this requirement under an applicable law or regulations, including Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, you will need to contact the Company’s Human Resources group. For purposes of this section, Fully Vaccinated means (i) the completion of the vaccination regimen as approved by the FDA (by way of example, 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and 1 dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine), and (ii) timely receiving booster vaccination, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.

The Company
HQ: Hayward, California
350 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the interface of biology, engineering and chemistry to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells.

By directly measuring the effects of chemical compounds on the behavior of protein molecules in a live cellular environment, Eikon’s landmark assays facilitate the highly sensitive identification of compound-protein interactions that could not be identified through traditional assays, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. Furthermore, the ability to directly visualize protein mechanisms in disease coupled with the extraordinarily high-powered high-content data sets generated by Eikon’s drug-screening technology enable an unprecedented opportunity to quantitatively explore novel biology in the living cell. These insights facilitate creation and application of data-driven hypotheses to the discovery of life-saving therapies.

Eikon is seeking adventurous, passionate and creative team members eager to apply their talents to empower interdisciplinary scientific exploration, inaugurate a radical drug-discovery paradigm, and ultimately create novel medicines. To learn more about open positions, please visit: https://eikontx.com/team#positions

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