Senior Associate

Aditi Consulting

Thousand oaks, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asepsis, Automotive Automation, Bacteria, Biochemistry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Candidate Screening, Cloning, Communication Skills, Consulting, DNA, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Messaging Technology, Microbiology, Microsoft Excel, Molecular Biology, Organizational Skills, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Purchasing/Procurement, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Speech Technology, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Telephony, Time Management
LOCATION
Thousand oaks, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Payrate: $23.00- $25.00/hr.
 
Summary:
This individual should possess strong foundational molecular biology skills, including PCR, cloning, DNA assembly, and transformation, paired with solid laboratory execution experience. The ideal candidate is organized, transparent, collaborative, and capable of independently performing experiments after initial training. This role is heavily lab-based and requires someone comfortable operating onsite daily while contributing to optimization, screening, and molecular engineering workflows. Strong communication, data organization, and team-oriented mindset are critical. Experience with microbial culture systems, aseptic technique, yeast/phage display, FACS, or protein engineering is highly preferred.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Execute molecular biology workflows to construct libraries of protein variants for binder discovery using display technologies
  • Contribute to the optimization and troubleshooting of selection and binding screens to identify candidate molecules
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data to identify potential issues, and maintain clear, accurate documentation of experimental plans, procedures, and results
  • Work independently on well-defined experiments while collaborating effectively within the project team
  • Plan and execute assigned experiments within established workflows to meet project timelines and deliver high-quality data
 
Must Have Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of hands-on lab experience OR Master’s degree with relevant lab experience
  • Degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field
  • Strong foundational molecular biology experience including:
    • PCR
    • Cloning
    • DNA assembly
    • Transformation techniques
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment with strong documentation habits
  • Strong Excel/data organization skills
  • Ability to independently execute experiments after minimal training
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with microbial culture systems (bacteria, yeast, mammalian systems)
  • Aseptic technique experience
  • Experience with display technologies such as:
    • Yeast display
    • Phage display
  • Flow cytometry / FACS experience
  • Troubleshooting experimental failures independently
  • Exposure to AI-assisted scientific workflows or analytical tools
  • Protein engineering exposure
 
Must Have Skills:
  • Strong hands-on experience in molecular biology (e.g., PCR, cloning, DNA assembly)
  • Experience with aseptic technique and microbial systems (e.g., bacterial and/or yeast culture and handling)
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to clearly document and communicate experimental results
 
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $23.00- $25.00/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, denmatch, lifeion benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match,  life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. 
 
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