Senior Research Associate, In Vitro Screen Execution (Fixed-Term Contract)
Arc Institute · Palo Alto, CA
Posted 19 days ago · $84,250 to $114,250
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Arc Institute's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 64% of Arc Institute's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Arc Institute
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Senior Research Associate will support the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative by executing arrayed genetic and chemical perturbation screens in 3D neural models. Daily tasks include culturing and validating complex in vitro models, conducting high throughput assays, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires meticulous documentation and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- BS degree in relevant field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree in relevant field with 2+ years of relevant postgraduate experience
- Substantial experience culturing and maintaining human PSC-derived cell types or organoids
- Demonstrated ability to execute multiple cell culture protocols with precision
- Familiarity with maintaining and tracking complex in vitro co-cultures using assays such as imaging, flow cytometry, qPCR, proteomics and transcriptomics-based readouts
- Excellent aseptic technique and consistent cell-culture practice
- Meticulous documentation and record-keeping
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience handling high throughput plate formats and automation methods
- Experience with LIMS systems, ideally Benchling
- Experience analyzing large data sets preferably using data scripting tools such as Python or R
Worth weighing
- Temporary contractor position for 12 months
- Not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Occasional weekend work may be required
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