Biology Research Associate I - WEEKENDS REQUIRED (San Diego)

AnaBios - San Diego

Join AnaBios Corporation to become part of a transformative biotechnology company. Empowered with our proprietary technology, PhaseX® you will help revolutionize the way drugs are discovered and brought to market. Instead of relying on animal models you will have the opportunity to leverage human cell- and tissue-based experimental systems. Join our team to advance the ultimate frontier of human biology and help discover new drugs for major unmet medical needs like chronic pain, heart disease and neurodegeneration. Fast-growing and profitable, AnaBios offers excellent career development opportunities.

Position Summary

By joining our team, you will become part of a very small pool of scientists with the privilege to conduct cutting edge research on tissues and organs. At AnaBios we will give you the opportunity to study the pathophysiology of human diseases, instead of artificial animal models. On a daily basis, you will be engaged in fascinating experiments involving the isolation, culture and interrogation of live human neurons, hepatocytes, cardiomyocytes isolated from donors and live human tissues precision cut slices. These studies are the new frontier in the discovery of new treatments for chronic pain, neurodegeneration, liver, and cardiac diseases.

Job Summary:

• Support Services business and internal drug discovery.
• Surgical procedures and tissue collection activities involving humans and laboratory animals.
• Primary cell culture/media change.
• Develop new assays, methods, or products.
• Drug testing involving the effects of drugs on various human cells and tissues.
• Maintain technical records and analyze experimental data.
• Maintain the inventories of supplies and stocks for laboratory use by requesting and re-stocking supplies.
• Operate and maintain standard laboratory instruments (i.e. pH meters, hot plate/stirrer, osmometer, analytical balances, etc.)
• Process biological samples, test articles, reagents/solutions, buffers, and culture media for experimental testing by the service and R&D teams.
• Non-hazardous laboratory waste disposal.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team or a cross-functional department to achieve project goals
• Research / read scientific literature as needed to perform laboratory work or as directed by the supervisor.
• Wash/clean glassware and dispose of biohazards material on various occasions.
• Develop and/or follow SOPs.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Biology, Life Sciences, or related field required
• At least one year of experience in laboratory research (recommended)

Job Type

• Full-time
• Weekend Schedule (required)