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# Associate Scientist I, Technology Access Program  (Contractor) at Alamar Biosciences

- **Company:** Alamar Biosciences
- **Location:** Fremont, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alamarbiosciences/jobs/6151652004

## Job description

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Scientist(Contractor) I to join the Technology Access Program (TAP) team and support the execution of client-sponsored research projects. This is a laboratory-based role with a primary focus on assay set-up and execution, sample preparation, next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, operation of laboratory instrumentation, and data quality review.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on laboratory skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to consistently execute established experimental workflows in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Experience with molecular biology, multiplex assays, and NGS workflows is highly desirable. The Associate Scientist will work closely with other TAP team members to ensure high-quality data generation, support data review and enable timely completion of client projects.

Responsibilities:

- Execute multiplex assay workflows, including sample preparation, assay set-up, and operation of laboratory instrumentation according to established SOPs
- Support routine NGS workflows, including library preparation, sequencing run preparation and instrument set-up
- Support data analysis and quality checks, including review of sequencing QC metrics and experimental outcomes
- Maintain accurate experimental records and laboratory documentation to ensure sample traceability
- Support sample receiving, organization, inventory, and storage as needed
- Collaborate with other team members to coordinate laboratory activities and meet project timelines

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
- 1+  years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience in a biotechnology, research, clinical or similar laboratory environment is required
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to accurately execute multi-step laboratory procedures, interpret data, and perform routine troubleshooting
- Familiarity with sequencing and assay QC metrics is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

The base salary range for this full-time position is $40/hour - $50/hour. Please Note - We participate in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

## About Alamar Biosciences

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Alamar Biosciences develops a precision proteomics platform that enables ultra-high sensitivity, multiplex protein analysis from minimal sample volumes to power the earliest detection of disease.
- **Entity Type**: Public (IPO on April 17, 2026; Market Cap: $1.37B as of search date)
- **Headquarters**: Fremont, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Yuling Luo, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and Chair), Yiyuan Yin, PhD (Co-founder, COO and Director), and Xiao-Jun Ma, PhD (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Precision proteomics / Biotechnology / Diagnostics
- **Target customers**: B2B – Academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, clinical diagnostic labs, and biomarker discovery groups.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Powering precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease.”

## Products & Services
- **NULISA Chemistry & Consumables**: A proprietary assay technology (Nucleic Acid Linked Immuno-Sandwich Assay) that combines ultra-high sensitivity with high specificity, capable of analyzing hundreds of protein biomarkers in a single 10 µL biofluid sample. Available in pre-configured panels (e.g., NULISAseq™ Neuro 220 Panel for neurological disease research).
- **ARGO System**: An all-in-one automated instrument with onboard qPCR that runs NULISA assays from sample to result, enabling walk-away automation for both single-plex and multiplex biomarker analysis.
- **Alamar Software**: A comprehensive data analysis and visualization platform that integrates with the ARGO instrument to turn raw data into actionable insights.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $1.37 billion market cap (post-IPO, April 2026)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised prior to IPO: $254 million. Annual revenue not publicly disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Illumina Ventures, Sands Capital, T. Rowe Price, Braidwell, Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative, and others.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Successfully completed IPO in April 2026.
  - Launched NULISAseq™ Neuro 220 Panel, the company’s largest precision proteomics panel.
  - Demonstrated compatibility of home-collected fingerstick samples with ultra-high-sensitivity multiplex proteomics.
  - Filed 8 patents covering key technologies (e.g., NULISA, immunologic tests, molecular biology).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Ultra-sensitivity & specificity**: NULISA technology achieves sensitivity rivaling single-plex assays while enabling high-plex panels, addressing a key trade-off in proteomics.
- **Automation-friendly**: The ARGO system delivers a fully integrated, walk-away workflow, reducing hands-on time and variability.
- **Low sample volume**: Requires only 10 µL of biofluid, enabling studies with precious or limited samples (e.g., fingerstick blood).
- **Proven team**: Founders and senior scientists previously created RNAscope™, a widely adopted in situ hybridization technology, demonstrating a track record of successful innovation.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand the NULISA panel menu into new therapeutic areas (neurodegeneration, oncology, inflammation).
- Drive adoption of the ARGO platform in both research and clinical diagnostic settings.
- Leverage IPO proceeds to scale manufacturing, commercial team, and global sales presence (hiring for roles in EMEA, China, Japan, and the US).
- Continue R&D investments in next-generation assay chemistry and software.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes integrity, excellence, passion, respect, inclusion, and collaboration. Fosters continuous learning, out-of-the-box thinking, and risk-taking.
- **People philosophy**: “Our people are the key to success” – the company is building a high-performance team dedicated to improving human health.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation package includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plan, paid vacation, stock options, and a 401(k) plan.
- **Work location**: Based in Fremont, CA (Silicon Valley) with a state-of-the-art facility designed for biotech innovation. Some roles are remote (e.g., Inside Sales Specialist – EMEA) or field-based.
- **Growth opportunities**: As a recently public company, there is significant upside potential and the chance to shape the commercial and product trajectory of a platform technology.

## Sources
1. [alamarbio.com](https://alamarbio.com/) – Official company website
2. [alamarbio.com/about-us](https://alamarbio.com/about-us/) – About page, founders, mission, location
3. [alamarbio.com/company/careers](https://alamarbio.com/company/careers/) – Careers page, culture, benefits
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alamarbiosciences](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alamarbiosciences) – Current job openings
5. [cbinsights.com/company/alamar-biosciences](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/alamar-biosciences) – Financial data, funding, IPO date, market cap, investors, patents

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