Research Associate I/II

Full-time Monday-Friday, On-site, Vancouver Campus

Research Associate (I/II)-High-Throughput Assays to join the Biophysics and Protein Engineering team. The main focus of this position will be centered on our high-throughput surface plasmon resonance (SPR) pipeline that measures binding affinity of proteins produced in our Solupro® platform. Expected attributes of the ideal candidate are an enthusiasm for hands-on lab bench work, meticulous attention to detail, an eagerness to learn new techniques, and adaptability as our workflows are dynamic. The day-to-day work requirements involve executing workflows on robotic liquid handlers, preparing the needed buffers and reagents, recording experimental details in an electronic lab notebook, and processing high-throughput SPR data for downstream Artificial intelligence initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage prior biochemistry experience to assist in assay development for new molecules
• Prepare needed buffers and reagents
• Independently execute experiments on a variety of liquid handlers
• Preliminary analysis of data to ensure operational integrity before handoffs to upstream stakeholders
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot deviations and unexpected results, flagging and escalating issues as appropriate
• Execute experiments designed by senior teammates to investigate variability, nonconformance, outlying data points, or support process development
• Assist in the assembly of reports to share experimental results
• Maintain an accurate electronic lab notebook
• Review and follow standard operating procedures to obtain reproducible results
• Protein purification experience is a plus
• Experience characterizing protein-protein interactions with biophysical techniques is a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry or related field with 2 years of experience
• Demonstrate interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Preferred (but not required):

• 1-2 years hands-on experience running binding assays (i.e. ELISA, BLI, SPR)
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebook systems.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000/year. Competitive equity package applies. Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to equity, compensation packages include a wide range of medical, dental, vision benefits and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Absci offers highly competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, unlimited vacation, parental leave, breakfast and lunch for onsite employees, employee assistance program, voluntary life and disability insurance, annual bonus potential, and 401(k) with a generous company match.