SRA I, Compound Management
About The Position
The Drug Discovery team is seeking a Senior Research Associate I, Compound Management, to ensure scientists across the organization have access to high-quality compounds and samples needed to advance research programs. The role supports programs translating genetic insights into medicines and contributes to the infrastructure and processes that enable drug discovery. The position partners with colleagues in Chemistry, Biology, and other cross-functional teams to manage compound inventory, support sample-management workflows, and maintain compound-management capabilities. It offers opportunities to expand technical expertise, build cross-functional relationships, and grow within a biotech environment. This position reports to the Director of Chemistry.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences.
- At least 3 years of experience in small-molecule compound handling and processing.
- Experience with laboratory automation, particularly liquid-handling platforms such as Tecan EVO, Labcyte ECHO, or similar.
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation platforms and automated integrated systems.
- Attention to detail, organization skills, and the ability to multitask across initiatives under tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Experience optimizing compound-processing workflows, including knowledge and use of Mosaic.
Responsibilities
- Manage the weighing, storage, maintenance, and distribution of compound inventories.
- Operate automated laboratory equipment to support sample processing.
- Monitor the compound request queue and fulfill requests in a timely manner.
- Partner with Facilities to ship and track compounds locally and internationally to collaborating CROs.
- Perform routine sample quality-control checks and analysis.
- Coordinate with R&D operations, vendors, and CROs to procure, track, and process samples for internal and external studies.
- Assist in developing and implementing workflows for error-free, high-throughput compound processing.
- Coordinate routine or ad hoc compound plating across departments.
- Maintain lab consumable inventory.
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health offerings
- Equity incentive plan
- 401(k) program with employer match
- Generous holiday and PTO policy
- Annual performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
