Master's degree in Immunology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related field with 1+ years of industrial experience; B.S. with 3+ years may be considered.
Hands-on experience in executing and optimizing immunoassays, preferably ELISA; familiarity with high-sensitivity platforms is a plus.
Experience in generating and analyzing PCR and NGS sequencing datasets is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of proteomics and biomarker research.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills for effective teamwork.
Knowledge of emerging reagents and immunoassay technologies.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize multiplex proteomic panels for biomarker discovery and translational research.
Conduct and analyze single-plex NULISA immunoassays, optimizing for sensitivity and specificity.
Characterize assay performance metrics, including calibration curves and precision.
Manage logistics for panels with thousands of components, coordinating with Manufacturing and R&D.
Analyze PCR and NGS datasets, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
Troubleshoot technical issues through root-cause analysis across various factors.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely project delivery and contribute to strategic discussions.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
Participation in scientific conferences and networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
We seek a highly motivated Associate Scientist II to join a dynamic team of professionals in the Technology Access team to support our company mission. In this role, you will support the development, optimization, characterization, and execution of NULISA-based immunoassays and multiplex proteomic panels across diverse disease areas, from early feasibility through customer sample testing as part of the Technology Access Program. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on immunoassay execution skills, a solid foundation in data analysis, and the operational discipline that multiplex work demands: managing many reagents and samples at once, keeping complex experiments organized and traceable, and delivering reliable data on tight timelines.
Primary Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and optimize multiplex proteomic panels, including NULISAseq and custom biopharma panels, to support biomarker discovery, validation, and translational research.
Design, conduct, and analyze single-plex NULISA immunoassays across diverse biological matrices, optimizing sensitivity, specificity, and detectability.
Characterize assay performance for targets, including calibration curves, LLOQ, precision, dilution linearity, spike recovery, and parallelism.
Manage reagent logistics for panels with up to thousands of components, including inventory, lot tracking, aliquoting, storage, and stability, in coordination with Manufacturing and R&D.
Analyze PCR and NGS datasets, prepare reports, and present results to internal and external stakeholders.
Troubleshoot technical issues through root-cause analysis across reagent, instrument, sample, and operator factors.
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and contribute to strategic discussions.
Explore new NULISA applications, cultivate KOL collaborations, and prepare abstracts and posters for scientific conferences.
Skills & Requirements:
Master's degree in Immunology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 1+ years of industrial immunoassay development experience. A B.S. degree with 3+ experience may also be considered.
Hands-on experience in executing and optimizing immunoassays such as ELISA. Experience with high-sensitivity platforms (Simoa, MSD, or Luminex) is a plus but not required.
Hands-on experience with generating and analyzing PCR and NGS sequencing datasets is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of proteomics and biomarker research.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Knowledge of emerging reagents, immunoassay technologies, biomarker discovery, assay prototyping, performance optimization, and control system design.
Ability to disseminate and summarize scientific literature to a broad interdisciplinary audience.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $97,000 - $115,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
About Alamar Biosciences
Alamar Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. The company's technology uses a combination of microfluidics and digital imaging to detect pathogens in blood samples. Alamar Biosciences was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Brisbane, California.
