Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Our client is a cutting‑edge biotechnology company leveraging emerging tools in genetic medicine to engineer transformative therapies for human disease. The organization is focused on developing novel approaches with the potential to treat, or even cure, common diseases affecting large patient populations. Their platform is centered on building therapeutics that modify and regulate multiple genes at the DNA, RNA, and protein levels in vivo.

The company fosters a highly collaborative, science-driven environment that supports innovation, inclusion, and professional growth. They are seeking several highly motivated, creative individuals to join their expanding team.

As a Molecular Biology Research Associate, you will advance our genetic medicine technologies, enabling the discovery and development of new therapeutics. Working with a diverse team of cell biologists, protein and RNA engineers, computational scientists, molecular biologists, and translational biologists, you will:

• Follow SOPs to complete experiments related to molecular cloning and plasmid preparation projects.
• Utilize lab instrumentation including colony picker and Integra Via Flo to increase throughput.
• Work with CROs to efficiently track and manage components across multiple concurrent projects.
• Participate in exciting science by collaborating with team members across functions and understanding expectations and deliverables for each experiment.

* This is a 12-month contract opportunity.

• A bachelor’s in molecular biology, protein engineering, biotechnology or a related field with a minimum of 1-2 years of laboratory experience in independent experimental design, focused on bioengineering.
• A creative thinker with a track record of high-quality data generation.
• Strong understanding of laboratory and molecular biology best practices.

• Proficiency in molecular cloning including Gibson assembly, ligation, site-directed mutagenesis, and golden-gate assembly.
• Experience with DNA plasmid purification, including high‑throughput 96‑well minipreps.
• Ability to follow SOPs and document results and findings from experiments.
• Preference to candidates with experienced in high-throughput workflows and laboratory automation including Agilent Bravo and Integra Via Flo instruments.
• Extensive undergraduate or post graduate laboratory experience and in-depth understanding of underlying molecular biology/biochemical concepts.
• Experience using LIMS, Benchling, or similar tools for managing samples and data from high-throughput experiments.
• Competency in processing and analyzing experimental data.
• Working knowledge of tools such as PRISM, Geneious Prime, and other software tools.