Research Associate II – Translational Sciences (Contract)

Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. • South San Francisco, CA

5d • $44 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate opening for a contract Research Associate within our Translational Sciences group. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) contract position with a duration of 6 months. This individual will join a team focused on discovery and advancement of tissue-specific delivery of drug payloads utilizing integrin receptor-binding molecules. The primary responsibility of this position will include processing samples, developing, troubleshooting and optimizing assays.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology or related field with a minimum of 3+ years full time laboratory experience in an industry or academic setting.
• Practical experience in common cell biology laboratory procedures including cell culture, transfection, qRT-PCR, ELISA, Western blot, immunofluorescence-based staining is a must.
• Comfortable working with ex vivo tissues e.g. human, NHP, and rodent tissues
• Ability to evaluate and clearly communicate results both verbally and in written form
• Candidate should be flexible with rapid changes in schedule based on scope/prioritization of projects
• Candidate should exhibit strong, positive attitude for teamwork and learning
• Ability to thrive in a culture of respect, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Having experience with running Nanostring, MSD, and/or working with oligonucleotides is an advantage
• Experience working with a variety of primary human and immune cells is preferred

Responsibilities

• Process cell and tissue-based samples through multiple molecular assays following appropriate laboratory/technical procedures with special attention to data quality and reproducibility
• Learn new laboratory techniques, troubleshoot experiments, and ensure experiments are well-designed and performed to a high standard
• Make detailed observations, analyze data promptly, and maintain accurate records
• Evaluate and clearly report experimental results to research team on a routine basis
• Contribute to development and adoption of new technologies
• Provide support for various research team projects and lab needs based using dynamic prioritization
• Actively participate in project meetings

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this role is $44/hr – $50/hr. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation job-related skills, experience, work location and relevant education or training.

What This Job Offers

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