SomaLogic, Inc. Hiring for Senior Research Associate at San Diego, California Full Time

Wage Notice: $70,000 – $85,000 The base salary offered may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company Summary:

SomaLogic (NASDAQ: SLGC) was founded in 2000 with the goal of improving the well-being and quality of life of every individual by transforming how diseases were detected, diagnosed and managed. Building on decades of aptamer research, SomaLogic scientists developed a ground-breaking proteomics technology that overcomes the significant challenges of existing protein measuring technologies, with multiple applications across the biological and medical sciences.

Our mission is to leverage our proprietary technology to create, develop and commercialize innovative life science research tools and breakthrough clinical products that transform healthcare.

Position Summary:

We are seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate to work within SomaLogic’s Technology Development group in San Diego. Our primary goal is to create a next generation proteomics platform that delivers enhanced sensitivity, specificity, and time-to-answer at a lower cost relative to existing high-multiplex proteomics platforms. Our approach is to combine aspects of classical antibody sandwich immunoassays with more recent techniques from the field of DNA nanotechnology and the design of aptamer switches. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of molecular engineering for proteomics assays.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Independent design and execution of experiments for the characterization and optimization of proteomic assays with only high-level guidance.

• Analysis of resulting data using Excel or other equivalent analytical tools.

• Regular communication of technical results in written or presentation form to cross-functional teams associated with specific projects.

• Writing documentation within SomaLogic’s Quality Management System. This includes contributing to the preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment operating and maintenance instructions, validation reports, and technical reports

• Preparing consumables and reagents for ongoing experiments.

• Performing maintenance on laboratory equipment.

• Operating and performing quality control checks on general laboratory equipment.

• Complying with laboratory safety policies and procedures.

• Participating in the continuous improvement process such as providing feedback on processes and procedures.

• Participating in internal meetings, seminars, and trainings.

Qualifications:

Education:

• BS or MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, or closely related field with 2-10 years of work experience, preferably in an industrial laboratory research setting.

Required skills and experience:

• Expertise in biochemical assay development and optimization.

• Experience with a variety of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an interdisciplinary team.

• Ability and willingness to continually expand laboratory skill set to incorporate new techniques and instrumentation into regular workday.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, optimize and solve challenging research problems.

• Superb time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and statistical tools.

  Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency with Tecan, Beckman, Hamilton, or other liquid handling platforms.

• Programming experience for scientific instrumentation and/or data analysis.

• Experience developing quantitative proteomic assays.

• Experience with proteins, aptamers, antibodies, bioconjugations, nucleic acids, and associated workflows.

• Experience with methods such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, western blotting, HPLC, FPLC, magnetic bead separations, and quantitative fluorimetry in plate readers.

Work Environment:

• Work is in a typical laboratory environment with Personal Protective Equipment use required.

• The work environment may include, but is not limited to, the following hazards: chemical, electronic, mechanical, biohazard waste, and infectious material.

COVID Policy:

To protect the health and safety of our employees and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace, SomaLogic is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Employees with a medical or religious reason why they cannot be vaccinated may seek a reasonable accommodation, which SomaLogic will provide unless it would impose an undue hardship on the Company or pose a direct threat to health and safety. Applicants in need of an accommodation from the vaccination requirement must notify their recruiter once the applicant has received a conditional offer of employment, at which point

SomaLogic will confirm the need for an accommodation and, if confirmed, begin the interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation is possible. Applicants should not request an accommodation unless and until they have received a conditional offer of employment.

Benefits:

At SomaLogic, we recognize the key to success is having empowered team members. We value our employees and aim to retain and attract talent by offering competitive benefits. One thing that sets us apart is that our medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability plans and life insurance premiums are 100% paid by the company. We also offer competitive paid time off plans including vacation in which employees accrue 15 days annually in their first year. Employees also receive 11 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, paid Parental Leave and paid Family Leave, a volunteer day, and 10 sick days. In addition, we offer 401(k) matching at 4%, FSA’s, tuition reimbursement, stock options, and an employee assistance program.

EEO Statement:

SomaLogic 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.