Research Associate II - Ingredient and Product Innovation
Debut Biotech•San Diego, CA
•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
Debut is seeking a Research Associate II to support the development and execution of in vitro assays for skincare ingredient discovery. The successful candidate will design and execute cell-based assays, maintain mammalian cell banks, and generate high-quality data in support of discovery programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience OR Associate’s degree + 4 years of experience in cell biology, molecular biology, or a relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture.
- Experience performing in vitro assays using standard cell biology techniques.
- Must be willing to work with biohazardous agents (up to BSL2).
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience for mammalian cell culture is a plus.
- Experience with coding and automated record keeping is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and expansion of mammalian cell lines.
- Execute, optimize, and troubleshoot in vitro cell-based assays utilizing techniques such as plate-based assays (e.g., absorbance, luminescence, fluorescence readouts), ELISA, flow cytometry, qPCR, and colorimetric assays.
- Perform isolation, purification, and characterization of nucleic acids to support gene expression analyses.
- Execute high-throughput sample processing workflows.
- Ensure sterile handling of samples, reagents, and laboratory equipment.
- Contribute to new assay design, development, and validation.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews and contribute to experimental planning based on peer-reviewed research.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data while maintaining accurate records in electronic lab notebooks and databases.
Benefits
- Background check
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
