Research Associate II, High-Throughput Cell Biology

The role

This person will perform cell maintenance and execute experiments on and off automated systems. They will support high throughput experiments and develop QC metrics for a reliable experimentation platform.

What you will do

• Support execution of high throughput experiments, including loading labware, reagents, performing startup and shutdown operations, and monitoring execution.
• Perform routine cell culture and molecular biology, including daily bulk cell culture maintenance, media preparations, and routine equipment maintenance tasks.
• Assist in model development and maintenance, including culture and differentiation of iPSCs or other relevant cell systems.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot experimental protocols and SOPs.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks, document experimental outcomes, and communicate findings to the larger team.
• Independently plan, prioritize and execute work.
• Collaborate with scientists in experimental design and analysis.
• Adhere to laboratory safety standards, guidelines, and protocols.

Required qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field
• 2-4 years of hands-on research experience
• Experience culturing primary cells, non-adherent cells as well as immortalized cell lines
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multi-step, multi-day experimental workflows
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects

Nice to have

• Experience with flow cytometry, including sample preparation and instrument operation
• Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation or single-cell genomics platforms (particularly 10x Genomics)
• Familiar with lentiviral vector productions and transduction
• Experience culturing iPSCs
• Experience with lab automation and liquid handling

Benefits

• Generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice
• Funding for select family-forming benefits
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving

About the company

Biohub is a large-scale initiative bringing frontier AI models, massive compute, and frontier experimental capabilities under one roof to accelerate scientific discovery. The goal is to cure or prevent all disease.