Eikon Therapeutics · 1 week ago
Senior Research Associate 2, Neuroscience
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $124K/yr
4+ years expEikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate 2 to join their Neuroscience research team, where the role involves executing experiments to support target discovery and validation for Parkinson’s Disease.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Execute biochemical and cell-based assays to support novel Parkinson’s disease target validation
Conduct experiments using a variety of cell culture, molecular biology and high-content imaging techniques and leverage understanding of the purpose of the work to prioritize among multiple tasks
Involve in troubleshooting experiments, optimizing protocols, and addressing technical challenges to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data
Maintain organized and comprehensive records of experiments, results, and protocols in adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements
Assist in the maintenance, procurement, and inventory management of laboratory equipment and supplies
Uphold a culture of safety by strictly following laboratory protocols and promoting best practices in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Stem Cell Biology, or a related field with a minimum of 6+ years of academic and/or industry experience; or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency with standard cell biology, immunocytochemistry, biochemistry, protein detection & quantification (such as ELISA, MSD) techniques
Extensive experience in cell culture techniques, including primary neurons
Experience in assay development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate research findings effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Highly self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new experimental and analytical approaches
Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and adherence to regulatory guidelines
Preferred
Experience in iPSC-derived cells and/or complex co-culture model systems
Experience handling 96- and 384-well assay formats and/or automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Bravo, EL406) preferred
Working knowledge of high-content imaging analysis (Harmony, ImageJ, MetaXpress)
Benefits
401k plan with company matching
Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
Mental health and wellness benefits
Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
Generous paid time off and holiday policies
Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
Enhanced parental leave benefit
Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site
Company
Eikon Therapeutics
Eikon Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that develops live-cell resolution microscopy and engineering for drug discovery.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.12BKey Investors
The Column Group
2025-02-26Series D· $350.7M
2023-06-01Series C· $106M
2022-01-06Series B· $518M
Leadership Team
Roger Perlmutter
Chairman, President, and CEO
Michael Klobuchar
Chief Operating Officer
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