Research Associate I - Structural Biology (Seattle, WA)

Make your mark for patients

For our Seattle, WA laboratory, UCB is seeking to hire a lab-based Research Associate I to support our Patient Solutions research by performing basic laboratory activities within our Structural Biology group.
Applicants must reside in the Seattle area. UCB does not sponsor work authorization now or in the future.

About the role
Join a small, agile team in Seattle supporting global early drug discovery efforts. The Structural Biology group applies biophysical and near-atomic resolution techniques to characterize therapeutic molecules and targets across diverse modalities.

What you'll do
* Develop proficiency in structural biology lab techniques
* Independently set up and monitor protein crystallization experiments using robotics; harvest crystals for X-ray diffraction
* Learn and maintain key research skills (e.g., X-ray generator operation, biophysical instrumentation)
* Conduct experiments (e.g., X-ray diffraction, BLI, DSF, MST) with supervision
* Assist in data preparation, general lab operations, and maintenance with adherence to documentation standards
* Contribute to team tasks and projects aligned with corporate or group objectives

Who you'll work with
* Collaborate closely with a global network of scientists and experienced team members in the Structural Biology group.

Interested? For this position you'll need the following education, experience and skills:

Minimum qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
* Minimum of 1 year of industry experience

Preferred qualifications:
* Proficiency in standard biology/biochemical lab techniques (e.g., through undergraduate research)
* Commitment to lab safety and maintenance
* Strong oral and written communication skills

This position's reasonably anticipated salary range is $58,200 to $76,300k per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.