Research Associate, Reagent Quality Control

Nautilus Biotechnology • San Carlos, CA

2d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Nautilus, we have a big and important mission: improve the health of millions by unleashing the potential of the proteome to accelerate drug development and enable a new world of precision and personalized medicine. We are developing a single-molecule protein analysis platform of unprecedented sensitivity, scale, and ease of use that we believe will democratize access to the proteome – one of the most dynamic and valuable sources of biological insight. To accomplish this, we are pursuing hard scientific problems with an entrepreneurial mindset and creating a world-class team of builders, innovators, and dreamers across a wide range of disciplines.
We are hiring for a Research Associate, Reagent Quality Control to join our growing team. This role will support Operations to execute and optimizing QC methods for in-coming inspections and in-house reagent production.

Requirements

• 1+ year of industry experience with MS or 2+ years with BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another related field.
• Experience with HPLC and/or FPLC (AKTA), gel electrophoresis, BLI and plate-based assays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to work in a highly cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a transformative company.

Responsibilities

• Perform plate-based assays to support reagent QC and new reagent validation.
• Perform HPLC and gel electrophoresis to support reagent QC and new method development.
• Performing lot release, stability testing, and qualification of critical reagents.
• Collaborate with senior team members to optimize existing QC methods and develop new analytical methods.
• Ensure data quality by staying highly organized and detail-oriented and following best practices.
• Maintain and organize work areas, including hoods, benches, chemical storage, and waste disposal.
• Prepare buffers, maintaining inventory, and calibrating and maintaining laboratory instruments.
• Problem-solving: Troubleshooting failed assays or equipment malfunctions.
• Author and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures, Test Methods, Development Reports, and other documentation.

What This Job Offers

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