Job Title: RA/SRA, Automation & Screening

Work Location: - Massachusetts

Summary:

Join a dynamic team focused on executing screening campaigns, automation, and sample preparation in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. This hands-on role requires flexibility, creativity, and initiative, contributing to research and development efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-throughput screening workflows using microtiter plate formats and ensure accurate sample processing.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated liquid handling platforms and related laboratory instrumentation.
• Perform both automated and manual sample preparation workflows to support experimental needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute and optimize screening campaigns and experimental protocols.
• Support plate-based cultivation and screening experiments, working closely with fermentation teams to improve predictive outcomes.
• Ensure precise data collection, processing, and upload to laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Maintain laboratory organization, instrumentation readiness, and author or update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to environmental health and safety (EH&S) standards and contribute to continuous workflow improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field.
• 0–4 years’ experience for Research Associate; 4–7 years’ (Bachelor’s) or 2–4 years’ (Master’s) experience for Senior Research Associate.
• Experience with automation, liquid handling, or screening workflows.
• Familiarity with Tecan, Bravo, or similar liquid handling systems is a plus.
• Experience supporting high-throughput screening campaigns preferred.
• Knowledge of LIMS systems (such as Benchling) is advantageous.
• Data analysis skills (JMP, Python, SQL) and familiarity with analytical instrumentation (GC, LC, MS) are desirable.
• Experience with sample extraction and preparation from microbial fermentation broth is beneficial.

Published Category: Discovery Research & Preclinical