CareerPlan

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I

AUSTIN, TX, USFull-time$42k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Support research projects in gene editing, AI-guided protein engineering, and genome maintenance through molecular biology experiments and lab management.

Role type

Associate Research Scientist (Molecular Biosciences)

Builds

Research data and technical reports for gene editing and protein engineering projects

Domain

Academic Life Sciences / Molecular Biology

Required skills

Molecular biology techniques, protein purification, biochemical assays, cell culture, genetic assays, next-generation DNA sequencing sample prep, technical writing, lab organization

Preferred skills

Mammalian cell culture, chromatography, electrophoresis, quantitative biochemistry, R or Python coding, lab management

Technologies

Next-generation sequencing platforms, chromatography systems, electrophoresis systems

Responsibilities

Perform molecular biology experiments and assays; carry out tissue culture and genetic screens; prepare samples for DNA sequencing; assist graduate students; organize lab materials and databases; help write grants and manuscripts; attend weekly meetings and journal clubs

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC