Research Associate, Scientific Operations

The role

This person will run and record biology and chemistry protocols and experimental configurations. They will produce scientific datasets for AI and robotics through bench work and documentation.

What you will do

• Prepare materials and instruments and follow agreed methods
• Perform procedures while filmed and explain actions clearly
• Document methods, settings, observations, results and deviations
• Manage materials, check equipment and reset workspaces
• Investigate experimental and technical problems
• Apply technical skills to make workflows more reliable and efficient

Required qualifications

• Strong hands-on laboratory skills in biology, chemistry or a related experimental discipline
• Strong practical robotics and automation ability
• Strong, demonstrable interest in AI, computer vision and robotics
• Clear communication and comfort explaining laboratory techniques while working under agreed filming arrangements
• Reliable on-site attendance in Toronto
• Independent problem-solving and judgment

Nice to have

• Lab TA or teaching experience
• Lab management or operations experience spanning training, equipment, inventory or scheduling
• Python, instrument control, computer vision or scientific software
• Projects connecting software with physical systems or self-driving labs
• Initiative in a lab, student venture or small team
• Founder experience

About the company

Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI. They design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows.