About Talus Bio

Talus Bioscience, a venture-backed early-stage biotechnology company, is at the forefront of developing innovative AI models, and using those models to deliver much-needed medicines. Driven by the belief that "nothing is undruggable," we harness cutting-edge proteomics and frontier AI during the initial stages of discovery to unlock previously inaccessible targets in cancer, autoimmunity, and other high burden diseases.

Research Associate I Job Description

Talus Bio is looking for a Research Associate I to join the platform proteomics team full-time in our Seattle lab (this is an in-person role). This person will be naturally curious, results-driven, and eager to work in a small preclinical biotech environment.

The Research Associate will support key laboratory operations and contribute to routine experimental workflows within Talus Bio's drug discovery platform. This entry-level position offers hands-on laboratory experience in a dynamic biotech environment, focusing on supporting proteomics workflows, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting with data collection. The Research Associate will work under direct supervision, gaining foundational skills in molecular biology, cell culture, and mass spectrometry-based proteomics.

What you will do

• Sample Preparation: Perform routine sample preparation for mass spectrometry analysis.
• Laboratory Support: Assist in the preparation of reagents, buffers, and consumables required for proteomics experiments.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure smooth operation.
• Data Collection: Assist with data entry, organization, and basic quality control (QC) analysis of experimental results.
• Documentation: Maintain timely lab notebook documentation and registration of experimental work.
• Compliance: Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain laboratory safety protocols.

Qualifications

Required

• B.S. in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting and buffer preparation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn new laboratory techniques and scientific concepts.
• Able to work onsite in Seattle.

Preferred

• Exposure to proteomics workflows or mass spectrometry
• Experience with human cell culture
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems

This position is only open to applicants that are legally authorized to work in the US.

Pay Rate and Benefits

The pay rate range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00 per hour. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime pay.

Despite being a small early-stage biotech, Talus Bio's first priority is the wellbeing of all our employees and their families, both inside and outside of the lab. As part of this commitment, we have put a great deal of care into developing a cost-effective and comprehensive benefits package for our team.

Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the following:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance coverage with 100% company-paid premiums for employees and 60% company-paid for dependents
• Commuter and transportation reimbursement program
• 401(k) plan with a Talus Bio contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage with 100% company-paid premiums
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance coverage with 100% company-paid premiums
• Paid sick leave
• Generous paid time off and holidays, including a paid end-of-year shutdown
• Weekly meals, snacks, and drinks
• Flexible working schedule

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Talus Bio is committed to creating a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We believe that having employees, interns, and contractors with diverse backgrounds enables Talus Bio to best achieve our mission to bring new therapeutics to patient communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in the life sciences have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude certain groups, and we strongly encourage all qualified people to apply.

Talus Bioscience, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.