Research Associate, Technical Operations
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate I to join our Technical Operations team. This role will provide laboratory and experimental support across multiple R&D functions, including Discovery, Strain Development, Bioprocess Development, and Formulation Development. The ideal candidate is excited to work in a fast-paced biotechnology environment and enjoys contributing to a variety of scientific programs through high-quality laboratory execution, data collection, and operational support. This position offers an opportunity to develop broad technical skills across microbial engineering, fermentation, analytical testing, and formulation sciences while supporting the advancement of innovative biological products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- 0–3 years of laboratory experience in an academic, industrial, or internship setting, level commensurate with education and experience
- Familiarity with basic microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemical laboratory techniques.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with microbial culture techniques and aseptic laboratory practices.
- Experience preparing media, buffers, and laboratory reagents.
- Familiarity with fermentation, analytical assays, or formulation development.
- Experience using electronic laboratory notebooks or laboratory data management systems.
- Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or industrial research environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare media, buffers, reagents, and solutions according to established protocols.
- Pour and prepare agar plates and maintain laboratory consumables inventory.
- Support routine laboratory organization, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.
- Assist with sample tracking, labeling, storage, and inventory management.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
- Execute routine laboratory experiments under the guidance of scientists and engineers.
- Support various research activities, including: microbial culture preparation, colony screening, and sample processing; shake flask, bench-scale fermentation, and downstream processing activities; formulation sample preparation, processing, and characterization experiments.
- Accurately record experimental observations, data, and deviations.
- Perform routine analytical and biological assays following established methods.
- Collect, organize, and report experimental data in a timely manner.
- Support assay development, validation, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Maintain laboratory records and electronic data files according to company standards.
- Work closely with scientists and engineers across multiple technical functions.
- Contribute to project execution through reliable laboratory support and attention to detail.
- Participate in team meetings and communicate experimental progress and observations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase laboratory efficiency and data quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
