What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II position at Integration International Inc.?
Research Associate with Master's in Cell & Molecular Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences and 4 years of drug discovery experience. Must have mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, RNA extraction, RT-qPCR/qPCR, in vitro screening, and data analysis. Preferred: siRNA/RNAi, primary human adipocyte/hepatocyte culture, organoids, and 3D cell culture systems.
Must-Have Requirements
- Master's degree in Cell & Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- 4 years of laboratory experience in drug discovery (industry or academia preferred).
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Mammalian cell culture (Top Skill #1)
- Cell-based assays (Top Skill #2)
- Quantitative Real-Time PCR (RT-qPCR) (Top Skill #3)
- RNA extraction
- Cellular and molecular biology techniques
- Experience performing and analyzing in vitro screening assays.
- Ability to analyze experimental data and present findings.
- Strong documentation skills (lab notebooks, SOPs, technical reports).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- siRNA/RNAi drug discovery experience
- Hit identification and lead optimization
- Primary human adipocyte and hepatocyte culture
- Organoids and 3D cell culture systems
- Experience supporting therapeutic/drug development programs
- Literature review and scientific research interpretation
What the Manager Will Focus On During Screening
- Mammalian Cell Culture – What cell lines have they cultured? How independently?
- Cell-Based Assays – Types of assays performed (viability, proliferation, reporter assays, etc.).
- RT-qPCR – RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, primer design, gene expression analysis.
- RNAi/siRNA Experience – Transfection methods, screening, knockdown validation.
- Drug discovery or translational research experience.