Research Associate II, Biology Job at PTC Therapeutics, Mountain View, CA

  • PTC Therapeutics
  • Mountain View, CA

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Compensation: $77,100 - $97,000 base

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