Research Associate, AI Research Wet Lab

About the role

The AI Research Wet Lab team at Biohub is seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute to the development of innovative AI-driven solutions in biological research. This role involves performing biochemical and biophysical assays, designing and executing plasmid constructions, and contributing to assay development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform biochemical and biophysical assays to characterize AI-designed molecules in collaboration with AI researchers.
• Design and perform plasmid construction in-house or with an external DNA provider.
• Contribute to assay development and execution for protein and cellular function.
• Document, analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results to the research team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or similar.
• 2+ years of full-time, post-undergraduate research experience.
• Experience in culturing mammalian and/or bacterial cells.
• Command of molecular cloning, including multi-fragment technologies such as Gibson and Golden Gate assemblies.
• Experience with biochemical and/or cell-based assays.
• Enthusiasm for fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and collaborative science; eagerness to learn new techniques and delve into new scientific areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with affinity characterization by biolayer interferometry or surface plasmon resonance.
• Experience developing or executing liquid handling automation protocols.
• Comfort using Python or a similar language to analyze experimental data and automate routine tasks.

Benefits

• 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.