Scientist, Biology (Temporary)

South San Francisco, CA, US

Posted on Feb 24, 2026

TemporaryMid LevelOn SiteBiology

Job Description

Our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration and our team is focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. By harnessing advancements in genetics, immunology and neuroscience, we are pioneering the development of potential therapies to counteract the devastating progression of neurodegeneration. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, a novel portfolio of programs, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners, who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients and realizing a world where we make brain disorders history.

We are seeking a motivated and independently driven Scientist to join our team investigating Parkinson’s disease biology using iPSC-derived cells and in vivo models. The successful candidate will oversee animal studies and data analysis, and design and execute cell-based assays to advance our understanding of Parkinson’s disease within a collaborative, cross-functional research team.

About Alector

Alector is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013 that focuses on developing therapies to combat neurodegenerative diseases. The company's innovative approach harnesses the power of the immune system to target dysfunctional pathways in the brain, with the goal of addressing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Alector's groundbreaking research and development efforts are paving the way for potential breakthrough treatments in the field of neuroscience.

Job overview

Employment type

Temporary

Experience level

Mid Level

Work type

On Site

Department

Biology

Posted

on Feb 24, 2026

About

Job Link

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Financials

Type

public

Annual Revenue

Market Cap

$135.7M+

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