Character Biosciences is looking to solve the business problem of developing targeted therapies for polygenic diseases, with an initial focus on ophthalmology, by advancing novel therapeutics and defining patient stratification strategies.
Requirements
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, ELISA, RT-qPCR, and/or cell-based imaging is preferred
- Experience with biochemical techniques such as protein chromatography and purification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Execute in vitro experiments to assess the biological functions of candidate drug targets including, but not limited to cell-based functional assays, modulation of gene expression, qPCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, SDS/PAGE, and high content imaging
- Engineer and maintain mammalian cell lines, including iPS-derived cells
- Innovatively troubleshoot, effectively resolving challenges as they arise
- Analyze data using Excel, Google Sheets, Graphpad Prism, or similar
- Keep detailed records of experiments using ELN
- Regularly present at team meetings to audiences of diverse scientific backgrounds
Other
- BS with 2+ years (or MS with 1+ years) of research experience in drug discovery, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
- Must have excellent troubleshooting and organizational skills, and be adaptable to changing priorities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate findings effectively, and are open to feedback and mentorship.
