Research Associate, Protein Science, Cell Free-Expression

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

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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.

Benefits

• competitive base compensation with bonus potential
• generous early-stage equity
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• flexible time off with generous company wide holidays
• paid parental leave
• an educational assistance program
• commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees
• a company subsidized lunch program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree