Associate Scientist – In Vitro Discovery

Alloy Therapeutics • Waltham, MA

10d • $93,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role will report to a Scientist in the in vitro discovery and optimization team, with autonomy owning various stakeholders, projects, and tasks in a dynamic start-up environment while keeping up the pace of Alloy. Alloy Therapeutics is a biotechnology ecosystem and Product Development Organization (PDO) empowering the global scientific community to make better medicines together. Through a community of partners, they democratize access to pre-competitive tools, technologies, services, and company creation capabilities that are foundational for discovering and developing therapeutic biologics. The company facilitates affordable, non-exclusive access to the entire drug discovery community from academic scientists, small and medium biotech, to the largest biopharma. Alloy has evolved from a startup into a global product development organization operating 11 divisions across 5 research sites in 4 countries on 3 continents. Their model - Integrated Independence - combines centralized capabilities with entrepreneurial operating divisions. Successful members thrive in their shared culture of accountability, deliberate trust, and open communication. As a team, they aspire to work together to exceed expectations and collectively contribute across the global organization to always maintain their nimble, startup culture. At Alloy, they have an ethos of "Mentorship-By-Apprenticeship" in all of their positions. They strive to have workers in the office when needed to interact organically and face-to-face. As a lab-based operation, their cells and animals grow 7 days a week, 365 days per year. They respect and value their colleagues for their hard work that requires them to be in the lab every day. They ask their people who have more flexible accommodations to appreciate their colleagues who have less flexibility. They are all one team!

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, PCR, sequencing).
• Hands-on experience with yeast/phage/mammalian display platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and contribute to multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to work effectively in collaborative settings.
• Ability to work across various US and international time zones.

Nice To Haves

• Flow cytometry
• Cell culture
• NGS sequencing
• High-throughput screening

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to support antibody discovery and engineering.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of in vitro platforms and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align project goals and timelines.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high scientific standards.
• Document and communicate experimental findings clearly to stakeholders and teams.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
• Provide technical expertise in molecular biology and related techniques.
• Support high-throughput screening and assay development efforts.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and scientific advances in the field.
• Maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base and equity compensation commensurate with level of experience and independence
• 401(k) company match
• Generous personal and family medical, dental and vision benefits with 100% of premiums and deductibles covered
• Company-paid disability (STD, LTD) and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning support up to $45,000 (e.g., IVF/PGT, adoption, surrogacy, egg retrieval)
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off) and flexible schedules
• Annual stipend for continuing education with commitment to your career through individualized professional development plan
• Wellness and Extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including resources for mental wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level