Senior Research Associate

AltPep Corporation is a biomedical startup based along Seattle's Lake Union focused on developing early disease-modifying treatments and detection tools for amyloid diseases by targeting one of the earliest molecular triggers – toxic soluble oligomers. These toxic oligomers are associated with many diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases and type 2 diabetes.

AltPep draws its origins to Dr. Valerie Daggett's lab at the University of Washington's Bioengineering Department. The company closed a significant round of financing in mid-2023 and is currently seeking to expand at its new, state-of-the-art, headquarters located on the Eastside of Lake Union in Seattle.

About this Role

We are seeking a meticulous and dynamic Senior Research Associate to join our translational chemistry team. As part of this role, you will be responsible for conducting and supporting laboratory research, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. Your contributions will be critical to the success of our research and development efforts, and you will have opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively within our innovative team.

Who you are:

• Undergraduate degree with 3+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 1+ in a laboratory, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechechnology environment

- Experience in Quality Controlled, GLP/GMP environments is a plus.

• You conduct research responsibly with attention to detail with meticulous lab books and records and take pride in your work. You’ve demonstrated these skills through work experiences.

• You have completed your degree(s) in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field.

• While you appreciate being part of a team, you also value opportunities to work on your own.

• You are able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and are able to bring projects to a close with good communication of results.

What Will Separate You From The Rest

• You are mindful of the broader team and company goals while executing individual tasks, ensuring that your work aligns with and contributes to the overall mission.

• You take a proactive approach to problem solving

• You have strong skills in task prioritization and time management

• You possess knowledge and experience in a variety of subjects and can work in cross-functional teams that include areas such as:

- Bioanalytical/drug quantitation (e.g. for pharmacokinetics) via LC-MS/MS

- Mass spectrometry

- Spectroscopy (variety)

- Chemical synthesis, including work with peptides

- Peptide/Protein modifications and purification

- Ability to perform Quality Control functions according to objective criteria

- Rigorous quality of experimental details outlined in SOPs

- Data Analysis using Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar software

• You value learning and look for opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

• You work hard, drive for results, and are energized by solving small and large laboratory problems/challenges and are energized when those results support a positive change.

 

Debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's affect more than a billion people worldwide. Drawing upon decades of academic research, AltPep was founded to create groundbreaking tools to detect and treat such diseases. Although a young company, AltPep has been recognized for its scientific accomplishment and potential.

While still small and nimble, we have grown to a team of thirty talented individuals dedicated to improving the lives of billions. We continue to grow and are looking for talented people to join the team and help us accomplish our mission.

We offer competitive compensation to those joining our fight. The compensation starts at $70,000 to $85,000 for a Senior Research Associate and is dependent on experience. AltPep takes care of its employees and offers generous stock options, medical, vision, and dental coverage for its employees and their dependents. We understand, and value, life outside of work and offer competitive PTO so you can rest and recharge.

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Benefits:

AltPep Corporation is a dynamic biomedical startup in Seattle that offers a competitive compensation package, including equity incentives, as well as a benefits program designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group life insurance, and 401(k). To learn more about us please visit www.altpep.com.  AltPep is an equal opportunity employer with the desire for diversity of all types. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.