Research Associate I/II

At Nautilus, we have a big and important mission: improve the health of millions by unleashing the potential of the proteome to accelerate drug development and enable a new world of precision and personalized medicine. We are developing a single-molecule protein analysis platform of unprecedented sensitivity, scale, and ease of use that we believe will democratize access to the proteome – one of the most dynamic and valuable sources of biological insight. To accomplish this, we are pursuing deep, hard science with an entrepreneurial mindset and creating a world-class team of builders, innovators, and dreamers across a wide range of disciplines. We are hiring for a Research Associate I/II to join our growing team. The probe qualification Research Associate will support the research staff in characterizing affinity reagents using different protein assays. The role will require the candidate to test reagent candidates through the qualification pipeline including testing on the Nautilus platform. As the candidate gains understanding of pipeline, they will help advance candidate binders for use in evaluating proteomic samples. This role provides the opportunity to work in a cross functional collaborative team and allowing growth and development into new areas of the organization.  

Role and Responsibilities

• Execute experiments in collaboration with senior research staff
• Collaborate with multiple teams performing affinity reagent discovery and characterization
• Routinely perform and troubleshoot multiple formats of ELISA and bead-based immunoassays
• Evaluate affinity reagent performance on the Nautilus platform
• Routinely present results/findings/data to various teams within the department
• Contribute to authoring Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Test Procedures, Master Batch Records, and other documents

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science Field
• 1 year of experience working with affinity reagents such as antibodies
• Previous experience with ELISA or bead-based immunoassays is preferred
• Experience with microscopy is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Ability to effectively multitask and work in a fast-pace, goal-oriented environment
• Highly organized with experience in maintaining large reagent catalogues
• Strong attention to detail
• A willingness to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A willingness to learn and grow within a transformative company
• A desire to wear multiple hats and be flexible with their work schedule

Nautilus Team Culture

• We are curious go-getters: this is a team of life-long learners who aren’t afraid to tackle the big challenges and we embrace the journey
• We are detail oriented: we do great science by working smart & with diligence where we learn from our trials and mistakes
• We are easy to work with: we want our workplace to be one where everyone can share their perspective and be treated with respect and kindness