Associate Scientist, Cell Culture
Element Biosciences · San Diego - Headquarters
Posted 16 days ago · $79,000 - $96,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Element Biosciences's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of Element Biosciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Element Biosciences
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Element Biosciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Element Biosciences.
About this role
The Associate Scientist, Cell Culture will work in a BSL2 laboratory, focusing on mammalian cell culture. Responsibilities include culturing and maintaining cells, designing experiments for downstream applications, analyzing data, and collaborating with R&D scientists. The role also involves maintaining laboratory records and assisting with general lab operations.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Element Biosciences as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques in an academic or industry research setting
- Experience working in a BSL2 lab
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Master's degree
- Experience presenting data to a team
What you get
- Base compensation pay range of $79,000 - $96,000
- Eligible for stock options
- Discretionary annual bonus
- No cost health insurance plans
- 401k with company match
- Flexible paid time off
Worth weighing
- Position requires on-site work in San Diego
- Base compensation depends on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience
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Listed by Element Biosciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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