Ampersand Biomedicines is a Flagship Pioneering company on a mission to transform patients’ lives with programmed medicines that work precisely where needed, and nowhere else. We’re building a collaborative, mission-driven team that thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares a genuine desire to make a difference. We ACT our values by working with Agility to adapt and deliver impact, leading with Compassion to put people first, and practicing Transparency to build trust through openness, clarity, and integrity. At Ampersand, employees are encouraged to explore breakthrough science, take chances, support one another, and contribute ideas and perspectives openly.

The Role

Ampersand Pilsen CZ s.r.o.  is looking for a highly motivated and collaborative Research Associate to join our team. If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding position we look forward to receiving your application (in English language). This is a unique opportunity to help drive the development of a rapidly growing early-stage science and technology company within a well-resourced environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a part of dynamic, highly motivated and cooperative team and will play a pivotal role in advancing our research and development efforts. The candidate will report to an experienced Scientist in the Cell Biology department and will enjoy working in a pioneering and fast-paced start-up environment. This is a full-time on-site, laboratory-based position in Plzeň, Czech Republic.

Key Responsibilities

• Mammalian cell line maintenance and cryopreservation.
• Animal primary cell isolation and cell enrichment.
• Cell-based assays – flow cytometry, ELISA, immunofluorescence, cell sorting, cell line development, transfection
• Molecular cloning, modification, and expression studies.
• Protein labeling techniques for visualization, tracking, and analysis.
• Cleaning and sterilization of lab materials, maintenance of lab equipment, preparation of growth media, agar plates and buffer solutions.
• Implementation and documentation of dedicated work according to detailed protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Support of teams with standard tasks such as DNA preparation, protein analysis.
• Contribute to building a positive, team-oriented culture.

Required Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Qualification as biological/medical assistant or Ba or MSc in biology, biochemistry or related field.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture is desired.
• Preparation of chemical solutions and immunoassays.
• Experience in flow cytometry, molecular biology, protein purification and characterization (affinity, SDS-PAGE, etc.) and handling of bacterial cultures is a plus.

• Meticulous attention to detail, good organizational skills, and strength in problem-solving.
• Attitude and enthusiasm towards learning new techniques, improving upon existing processes, and understanding and explaining the “why” behind experimental protocols.
• Sense of responsibility regarding experimental work, the team and the mission of Ampersand.
• Adaptivity to language requirements. Our team is international, written documents like experimental protocols and records are in English language.

We recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background. Compensation and grade will be adjusted to the experience level of the applicant.

Ampersand Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Ampersand Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Ampersand and/or Flagship Pioneering or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Ampersand or Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Ampersand and FSP, and Ampersand/FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

The salary range for this role is CZK 600,000 - CZK 947,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Ampersand currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Ampersand’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.