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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

Gator Bio
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

Gator Bio is a pre-IPO biotech company located in Palo Alto, CA. We are backed by a pre-eminent group of venture capital firms in China and the US. Our mission is to simplify and accelerate biological analysis for biotherapeutic research and development. We manufacture and develop the next generation of biolayer interferometry (BLI) instruments, GatorPrime and GatorPlus, and a full suite of compatible biosensors. Our products have been used by leading academic institutions and biopharmaceutical companies, which are enabling groundbreaking research that have been published in high-profile journals.

We are hiring a full-time Research Associate or Senior Research Associate for our Research & Development department, depending on candidate experience. This person will play a critical role in developing and launching new instrument, software, and consumables and collaborating in new technology initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing novel concepts and designs. Execute laboratory research for Gator label free detection assay development, ELISA, proteins detection, Immunoassay and molecular diagnosis.
  • Lead verification and system integration activities for new instruments, software, and consumables launches.
  • Work cross-functionally with the engineering and software team to ensure new developments can seamlessly integrate with existing systems.
  • Create necessary technical documents for new systems according to the QMS.
  • Conduct proof-of-concept studies and initiate projects for new algorithm improvements.
  • Partner with the QC / MFG team on product transfer, troubleshooting, and quality improvement.
  • Collaborate and assist other scientists on product development.
  • Use good documentation skills and record on electronic lab notebook.
  • Communicate results and conclusions to aid in decision making in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work closely with the QC / MFG team on product transfer, troubleshooting and quality improvement.
  • Generate data for marketing materials.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biochemistry / molecular biology or other related fields.
  • 2-5 years of hands-on experience in biochemistry, analytical or molecular biology laboratory is required; Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Prior experience with analytical instrument experience is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of immunoassay (e.g. ELISA), antibody engineering, Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) or BioLayer Interferometry (BLI) is desirable.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in giving scientific presentations.
  • Be a dedicated team player.
  • Position Requirements

  • Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and / or move 20 lbs.
  • This role will require long periods of sitting and standing.
  • The employee will be required to use hands for computer work and pipetting.
  • Required biosafety training upon hiring.
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