Research Associate, Protein Science, Cell Free-Expression

Lila Sciences•Cambridge, MA

10h

About The Position

Lila is seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Associate, Protein Sciences to join our high through-put Cell-Free Expression platform. As a Research Associate, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary research efforts focused on building and automating artificial intelligence-driven processes across a variety of valuable applications.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biological engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
1-3 years of laboratory experience
Experience with cell culture techniques, including growth, maintenance, and transformation, across a variety of cell lines
Familiarity with plate-based assays
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication

Nice To Haves

Skilled in cloning, expression and optimization of protein
Data analysis using relevant software (Python, R, or similar)
Scripting for automation platforms

Responsibilities

Development and refinement of cell-free expression systems for efficient protein synthesis.
Optimize conditions for high-yield and high-quality protein production
Prepare media and solutions for cell culture and processing
Perform molecular cloning, mutagenesis, and other genetic manipulation for strain development.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating and utilizing liquid handlers and robotic systems for automated laboratory processes.
Collaborate with biologists, machine learning scientists, software developers, and other engineers to develop and optimize AI-driven processes.
Track and maintain excellent data records in formats amenable to computational workflows.
Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.