Research Assistant
Core
Execute and optimize assays to functionally test and characterize novel proteins designed using proprietary generative AI models.
Role type
hands-on laboratory research associate (mammalian cell culture & HTS)
Builds
reliable, reproducible experimental data for protein characterization
Domain
synthetic biology + generative AI
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, high-throughput screening (HTS), aseptic technique, liquid handling, data documentation
Preferred skills
transfection, flow cytometry, ELISA, molecular cloning, Python
Technologies
Benchling, liquid handlers, plate readers, 96/384-well plates
Responsibilities
Maintain mammalian cell cultures (thawing, passaging, cryopreservation), execute plate-based assays, support assay development and optimization, operate laboratory automation, document results in electronic lab notebooks, support daily lab operations
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC