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Associate Scientist I

Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

South San Francisco, California, United States
Full-time · Mid
$125K–$138K per year
5+ years

Associate Scientist I

Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

South San Francisco, California, United States
Full-time · Mid
$125K–$138K per year
5+ years

Research Investigator / Senior Research Investigator (In-vitro Pharmacology, Exploratory Sciences)

Isomorphic Labs · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Full-time · Senior

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Lead in vitro pharmacology and assay development for exploratory drug discovery programs.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and run biochemical, biophysical and cellular assays for novel modalities
Generate quantitative data on binding kinetics, ternary complex formation, degradation and functional pathway readouts
Develop modality specific cellular assays linking molecular data to therapeutic hypotheses
Profile novel chemical matter from in silico design pipelines
Build and refine screening cascades for internal and partnered programmes

Requirements

BSc
MSc
PhD in a relevant field of biology (Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology)
Nice to have: experience with CROs
Nice to have: data validation for virtual screens

Skills

in vitro pharmacology biophysical assay development biochemical assay development SPR/GCI nanoDSF

Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist, Induced Proximity

Nurix · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Open

Brisbane, California, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
$162K–$209K per year
5+ years

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Lead experimental design and execution for induced proximity drug discovery, collaborating across chemistry, biology, and biochemistry teams.

Compensation

Salary Range: $162,000 - $175,700 (Senior Scientist), $187,700 - $208,600. The posted range applies to roles based in the San Francisco Bay Area and reflects local market conditions.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and troubleshoot biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays to interrogate induced proximity mechanisms
Identify, validate, and prioritize targets amenable to induced proximity approaches
Integrate new modalities into the strategic roadmap
Partner with computational/structural biology for rational design and predictive modeling
Present data and recommendations to project teams and executive leadership

Requirements

Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field
Nice to have: Publication record
Nice to have: patents in induced proximity or targeted degradation
Nice to have: computational tools for ternary complex prediction
Nice to have: AI/ML-driven drug design

Skills

TR-FRET HTRF NanoBRET

Senior Associate Scientist

Gilead Sciences · Posted Sep 3, 2026

Open

Foster City, California, United States
Senior
$127K–$164K per year
5+ years

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Lead the design, development, and execution of biological, biochemical, biophysical, cell-based, and bioanalytical assays to support drug discovery programs across multiple therapeutic areas.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $126,820.00 - $164,120.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, optimize, and execute biological, biochemical, biophysical, cell-based, and bioanalytical assays
Contribute to target validation, lead identification, lead optimization, and candidate selection activities
Apply a diverse range of in vitro pharmacology technologies
Independently design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data
Develop, optimize, and execute ligand-binding assays and related bioanalytical methods

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
Nice to have: pharmacology
Nice to have: bioanalysis
Nice to have: in vivo pharmacokinetic studies

Scientist 1

Biogen · Posted Nov 2, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Associate

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Support exploratory discovery research focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying ALS within the Neurology Research Unit, ALS Research Group.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and analyze experiments investigating genomic and proteomic alterations in ALS-relevant pathways
Perform molecular biology assays such as qPCR, ddPCR, gel electrophoresis, western blotting
Conduct proteomic studies including IP, HTRF, AlphaLISA, MSD assay platforms
Maintain mammalian cell culture, plasmid transfection, viral transduction of iPSC-derived neurons and cell lines
Support target validation studies through immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative image analysis

Requirements

PhD or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or related discipline

Skills

qPCR ddPCR western blotting immunoprecipitation HTRF AlphaLISA

US_Scientist I (R&D)

Tailored Management · Posted Nov 2, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Contract
$45–$51 per hour

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Compensation

Pay Rate: $45.00–$51.00/hour - weekly pay!

Responsibilities

Design, perform, and analyze molecular biology experiments, including quantitative PCR (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), gel electrophoresis, and Western blotting to evaluate gene and protein expression.
Conduct protein-based assays and proteomic studies, including immunoprecipitation (IP) and protein quantification using HTRF, AlphaLISA, and MSD platforms.
Perform routine mammalian cell culture, plasmid transfection, and viral transduction using human iPSC-derived neurons and established cell lines.
Support target validation studies through immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.
Conduct co-localization, morphological, and phenotypic assessments to characterize candidate therapeutic targets relevant to ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Requirements

Master's in Molecular Biology
PhD in Biochemistry
PhD in Neuroscience
PhD in Cell Biology
Nice to have: human iPSC-derived neurons

Skills

qPCR ddPCR gel electrophoresis

US_Scientist I (R&D)

Mindlance · Posted Nov 2, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Temporary · Entry

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Support discovery-stage ALS research by executing molecular and cell-based experiments that contribute to target identification and validation efforts.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and analyze experiments investigating genomic and proteomic alterations in ALS-relevant pathways
Perform molecular biology assays such as qPCR, ddPCR, and gel electrophoresis to assess gene expression
Conduct western blot analyses to assess protein expression
Perform proteomic studies including immunoprecipitation and protein quantification using HTRF, AlphaLISA, and MSD assay platforms
Maintain routine mammalian cell culture; plasmid transfection and viral transduction of iPSC-derived neurons and established cell lines

Requirements

Skills

qPCR ddPCR western blotting immunostaining fluorescence microscopy quantitative image analysis

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Research Investigator / Senior Research Investigator (In-vitro Pharmacology, Exploratory Sciences)

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Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist, Induced Proximity

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