Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate – GPCR Pharmacology

Superluminal Medicines (Superluminal) is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.

About the Role:

Superluminal Medicines, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Research Associate with experience in GPCR pharmacology and drug discovery to join our growing and dynamic Biology team. We are a target and biology-first drug discovery organization leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to address common bottlenecks in drug development while integrating biology, chemistry, and computation.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to impactful drug discovery efforts, grow your expertise in cutting-edge biology and drug discovery, and help address unmet healthcare needs worldwide.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and perform in vitro assays to support drug discovery programs with precision and attention to quality to generate high quality data.
• Troubleshoot and analyze experimental data with a high degree of scientific integrity.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document experimental data in laboratory notebooks and computer files, adhering to established quality and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate experimental results effectively in written and oral formats to interdisciplinary teams, including computational biologists and machine learning scientists.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and develop new experimental methods based on existing literature.
• Present findings at team meetings.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field, with 2–5 years of relevant laboratory experience in GPCR pharmacology or drug discovery.
• Strong hands-on experience in biochemical, cellular, and/or binding assays with the ability to ensure high-quality assay data.
• Familiarity with GPCR biology, Pharmacology is essential.
• Excellent laboratory skills, including cell culture, preparation of reagents, and the use of laboratory instrumentation and related software.
• Ability to work independently to follow experimental designs and troubleshoot experiments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Small molecule experience is a bonus but not required.

This is a lab-based position that requires a hands-on, innovative approach to advancing discovery efforts.

Key Attributes for Success:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage shifting priorities.
• Creative and innovative mindset to contribute to cutting-edge approaches in small molecule discovery.
• Strong coordination skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.