San Carlos, CA /

Affinity Reagent Development /

Full Time

/ On-site

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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 deep, hard science with an entrepreneurial mindset and creating a world-class team of builders, innovators, and dreamers across a wide range of disciplines.

The Research Associate II, Affinity Reagent Development will be responsible for the determination of the epitopes recognized by the Nautilus’ affinity reagents. The role will require the candidate to routinely test multiple sets of reagents with high-throughput molecular biology techniques coupled with Next-Generation Sequencing. As the candidate gains understanding of pipeline, they will help in optimization and modification of processes to increase the efficiency and precision of methods. This role provides the opportunity to work in a cross functional collaborative team, gain extensive experience in various laboratory skills and become an essential part of the company aimed to revolutionize proteomics.

Role and Responsibilities

• Execute experiments in collaboration with senior researchers
• Collaborate with multiple teams performing affinity reagent discovery and characterization
• Routinely perform and troubleshoot molecular biology techniques including Phage Display and NGS
• Help with development of high-throughput screening processes
• Assist in other assays as needed
• Deliver high quality results in a timely manner
• Routinely present results within department
• Contribute to preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and other documents

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science Field
• 1 year of experience with molecular biology techniques
• Previous experience with Phage Display and/or Next-Generation Sequencing is preferred
• Experience with ELISA and molecular cloning is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Strongly committed to achieving company goals
• Ability to effectively multitask and work in a fast-pace, goal-oriented environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• A willingness to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A willingness to learn and grow within a transformative company
• A desire to wear multiple hats and be flexible with their work schedule

Nautilus Team Culture

• We are curious go-getters: this is a team of life-long learners who aren’t afraid to tackle the big challenges and we embrace the journey
• We are detail oriented: we do great science by working smart & with diligence where we learn from our trials and mistakes
• We are easy to work with: we want our workplace to be one where everyone can share their perspective and be treated with respect and kindness

$76,000 - $93,000 a year

The hiring pay range for this position is based on skills, education and experience relevant to the role; title may be assessed one level lower or higher, accordingly. Other components of total compensation include a competitive options grant at the time of hire (with potential for additional grants).

Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, group and supplemental life insurance, 401k retirement plan, responsible (unlimited) paid time off, parental leave, and more.