Research Associate II, Biology
PTC Therapeutics · Mountain View, CA
ResearchFull-time$77k–$97kCompany career page
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Role summary
PTC Therapeutics seeks a Research Associate II in Biology to conduct experiments supporting early-stage drug discovery and lead optimization. The role involves executing assays, analyzing compound activity, and communicating findings to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced research environment.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Neuroscience with 2+ years relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with human tissue culture and cell-based assays
- Proficiency in RNA purification, qPCR, and molecular biology techniques
- Experience with high-throughput screening workflows and plate-based assays (96/384-well formats)
- Familiarity with discovery instruments (plate readers, flow cytometers, imaging systems)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication with analytical problem-solving abilities
What you'll be doing
- Execute experiments and troubleshoot assays under general supervision within multi-disciplinary teams
- Support high-throughput screening, hit identification, and lead optimization through biochemical and cell-based assays
- Conduct mechanism-of-action studies using cellular and biochemical methods
- Document experimental results, maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, and present findings internally
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and laboratory safety protocols
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