Alamar Biosciences

Associate Scientist, Technology Development

Alamar Biosciences$80K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or related field with relevant industry experience (2+ for BS, 1+ for MS).
  • 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in ELISA, qPCR, or similar assays.
  • Proven ability to follow SOPs and maintain high-quality experimental records.
  • Strong organizational skills with lab operations or inventory management experience advantageous.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks or projects simultaneously.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Generate high-quality data for new technologies and biomarker assays.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments and results.
  • Conduct data analysis and present findings thoughtfully.
  • Execute high-throughput manual and automated experiments with precision.
  • Troubleshoot assay performance variables and optimize methodologies.
  • Collaborate with engineers to integrate assay workflows onto proprietary instruments.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams for technology and product progression.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Equity opportunities in a rapidly growing company.
  • Promotions based on merit, with avenues for professional growth.
  • Supportive work environment encouraging innovation.
  • Flexible work arrangements fostering work-life balance.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Scientist, Technology Development, with a passion for innovation to join our technology development team to work on our novel protein detection platform. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects, and will be a part of a rapidly growing company to make a difference in life science research and early disease diagnosis.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Apply laboratory skills and experience to generate high-quality data in developing new technologies and in developing new biomarker assays.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed including reagents, methodology, and results.
  • Perform data analysis and report results, and detailed data organization.
  • High-throughput manual and automated experiment execution, instrument operation
  • Examine the impacts of multiple variables on assay performance and perform troubleshooting as needed.
  • Support in-house engineers to integrate and adapt different assay workflows onto Alamar's proprietary instrument platform.
  • Cross-functional collaboration across different teams to enable technology and product advancement

Minimum Qualifications
  • BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with relevant industry experience (2+ for BS, 1+ for MS).
  • 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience performing ELISA, qPCR, or similar assays, including data generation, analysis, and review.
  • Proven ability to follow SOPs, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure high-quality experimental records.
  • Strong organizational skills;prior experience with lab operations or inventory management is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and commitment to data quality
  • A positive, self-motivated attitude with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex tasks or projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to handle biofluid samples a plus
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with automated lab equipments or high throughput assay workflows
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools such as R and JMP.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $100,000 + 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.
Learn more about Alamar Biosciences
Size
10 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$200,000
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+30%
Revenue
$500,000

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