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Pheast Therapeutics · 6 days ago

Research Associate II, Protein Sciences

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$85K/yr - $90K/yr
date2+ years exp

Pheast Therapeutics is a fast-growing biotechnology startup seeking an enthusiastic and creative Research Associate to join their Protein Sciences group. The role involves carrying out routine mammalian tissue culture, transfections, protein biochemistry, and collaborating with team members in the Biologics and Discovery groups.

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Hiring Manager
Ivy Nguyen, PHR
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Responsibilities

Expression and purification of antibodies and fusion proteins to support antibody discovery, characterization, and pre-clinical validation of leads
Purification of recombinant proteins and antibodies using affinity-based and conventional chromatographic separation techniques
Perform quality assessment utilizing a variety of techniques, such as SDS-PAGE, SEC-HPLC, endotoxin assay, etc
Perform mammalian cell culture
Perform transient transfections
Keep detailed and organized records of experiments
Present data at weekly group meetings

Qualification

Protein purificationChromatography techniquesMolecular biologyTissue cultureProtein characterizationAttention to detailTime managementCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

BS/MS in biology/biochemistry/microbiology or related field
Basic understanding of molecular biology
Attention to detail and ability to quickly learn new skills
Ability to keep well-organized and clear records of experiments
Strong oral and written communications skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and employ effective time management strategies
Good critical thinking skills
Demonstrated proficiency with various modes of chromatography, including affinity, IEX, and SEC
Proficient in the use of AKTA for protein purification
Protein characterization techniques such as UV spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, analytical SEC, endotoxin assays, etc

Preferred

2+ years of relevant industry experience
Previous experience in the biopharma industry
Tissue culture experience desired

Company

Pheast Therapeutics

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Pheast Therapeutics develops checkpoint therapies to harness the innate immune system.
dateFounded in 2020
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
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https://www.pheast.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Pheast Therapeutics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$76M
2022-04-26Series A· $76M

Leadership Team

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Amira Barkal
Principal Founder
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Recent News

SEC Filings
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2025-05-26
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Pheast Raises $76M in Series A Funding to Train the Immune System to Feast on Cancer
2024-12-16
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Pheast Unveils First Preclinical Data for PHST001, an Anti-CD24 Macrophage Checkpoint Inhibitor
2024-05-23
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