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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

Shennon Biotechnologies
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
We are a well-funded biotech startup that has developed a suite of proprietary technologies combining ultrahigh throughput single-cell functional screening with computational AI models to advance the development of immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. We are currently looking for a research associate to join our interdisciplinary team. The candidate is expected to adapt quickly and communicate well, especially in a fast-paced startup environment. We pay competitive salaries with bonus and equity, plus full benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k match, commuter benefits and daily lunch.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out a variety of cell biology tasks, including mammalian cell culture, virus harvesting, and transfections/transduction of various cell lines.
  • Isolate and engineer primary T cells using different techniques.
  • Perform functional assays to evaluate T cell responses.
  • Assist with molecular cloning tasks including design, PCR, gel extraction, transformation, plasmid preparation, and sequence analysis.
  • Collaborate with team on other experiments when needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Skill sets required: molecular cloning, flow cytometry, ELISA, cell line and primary T cell culture, and lentiviral transduction.
  • 2 years of industry experience.
  • Responsible, accountable, and detail-oriented
  • Detail oriented, excellent organization skills and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Understanding of T cell immunology.
  • Experience with TCE development.
  • Experience with NGS sequencing and analysis.

Shennon Bio is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri

Benefits: Daily lunch Commuter benefits Health insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision, 100% premium covered for Gold plan) life insurance, flexible time off and sick leave, unlimited healthy snacks and drinks.

Company Culture: Collaboration, Ownership and Authenticity.

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