(Contract)-Research Associate II, Biology

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.

We view our employees as the unequivocal ingredients to success. Each and every employee is an integral member of the Cytokinetics team, contributing to our shared goal of improving the lives of people with debilitating cardiovascular disease.

We seek a highly motivated Research Associate II to support our preclinical research programs. As a research associate II, you will conduct and manage experiments to evaluate the efficacy of novel small molecule compounds in the treatment of cardiac and skeletal muscle diseases. This role requires a proactive individual who can collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to advancing compounds through preclinical research and development.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage a wide range of cell-based or biochemical assays to advance our preclinical drug discovery programs in cardiac muscle biology.
• Measure biomarkers of disease progression and compound efficacy.
• Oversee animal colony cohorts for ex vivo studies, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and protocols.
• Document methodology and experimental results, manage data, and prepare and present research findings.
• Collaborate closely with other team members to build understanding of disease pathogenesis and the mechanism of action of drug candidates.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant research experience.
• Basic data management skills and the ability to present data clearly and effectively is required.
• Prior experience with a range of biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell culture, western blots, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, enzyme assays, etc) is required.
• Experience in cell-based models (e.g. primary myocyte isolations, iPSC culture and differentiation, and/or 3D models) is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in muscle mechanics and methods to assess contractility is highly desired.
• Proficiency in basic rodent handling and dosing techniques is highly desired.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment is a plus.
• Team-oriented, detail-oriented, proactive.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

 What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about advancing research in muscle biology and possess the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team at Cytokinetics.

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

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Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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