Research Associate - Biosensing
Core
Build and run a bioelectronics foundry to evolve and test protein biosensors for continuous molecular monitoring and closed-loop health interventions.
Role type
Research Associate (Biosensing & Bioelectronics)
Builds
Protein biosensors, device-relevant assays, and quantitative performance data for real-time molecular medicine.
Domain
Biomedical engineering / Protein engineering / Biosensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
protein engineering, biophysical assays, molecular biology, liquid handling robotics, biophysical instrumentation, data quantification (EC50/Kd/kinetics), yeast display, FACS, directed evolution, lab automation scripting
Preferred skills
Python/R for data analysis, biomaterial preparation, protein functionalization chemistry, industry standards in protein/device engineering
Technologies
fluorescence readers, plate readers, liquid handlers, optical/electrochemical readout hardware, yeast display systems, FACS sorters
Responsibilities
Express and purify engineered binders and biosensors; Design and prepare DNA constructs and mutant libraries; Run fluorescence, biochemical, and device-based assays; Generate dose-response curves and quantify performance metrics; Support yeast display, FACS, and directed evolution workflows; Interface biosensors with benchtop hardware; Automate assay workflows using custom scripts; Maintain experimental records and metadata; Collaborate to scale assays into repeatable platform workflows
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC