Research Associate

Preferred qualifications : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, bioengineering, chemistry, or a related field.

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Integrated Biosciences (integratedbiosciences.com) combines synthetic biology and machine learning to tackle age-related diseases.

We are a team of bioengineers from Harvard, MIT, and UC Santa Barbara that is using light to control biology and machine learning to exploit chemistry.

As a new and early-stage startup, we are risk-takers and heavily bet that the future lies at the intersection of synthetic biology and machine learning for healthy aging.

We are looking for a research associate to join our core team and assist with key experiments for our growth. Our research associates will have the unique opportunity to be among the first hires of a groundbreaking startup and make significant contributions to curing age-related diseases.

This role will be located at Redwood LIFE in Redwood City, CA, a modern and stunning life sciences complex in the Bay Area.

Candidates should be able to start as soon as possible.

Requirements :

• Detail-oriented with experience working with cell cultures and chemicals in a laboratory
• Demonstrated enthusiasm in cellular and molecular biology or bioengineering
• Excellent execution of planned experiments, and creativity to plan new experiments
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly as part of a small (5 to 8 person) team
• Interest in the business of biotech, especially in regards to therapeutics and drug discovery

Responsibilities :

• Assist with executing key experiments involving cell cultures and drug development
• Design follow-up experiments and troubleshoot results
• Communicate scientific results clearly and report directly to team members and the CEO

Nice to have :

• Experience with chemical biology and drug discovery
• Experience with immunofluorescence and high-content imaging
• Experience with high-throughput chemical screening
• Experience with human cell line cloning and engineering
• Experience with rodent (mouse) handling

What we offer :

Environment : You will have a unique opportunity to grow at a biotech startup passionate about solving age-related disease.

People : Our small but star-studded team has many PhD holders from top universities (e.g., Harvard, Princeton, UCSB) and have published in the top scientific journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell.

We’ve accomplished all of this with no egos. In addition to the rest of the team, you’ll work directly with the founders, Dr.

Felix Wong (a Harvard College graduate and Harvard PhD) and Prof. Max Wilson (a UCSB professor and Princeton PhD).

Impact : You will play a key role in executing and designing experiments that drive our mission to cure age-related diseases.

This position offers you the chance to directly influence the development of groundbreaking therapies that have the potential to transform healthcare and improve the quality of life for millions.

By being one of our first hires, you will help shape the direction of our innovative startup, working closely with a dynamic team of top-tier scientists and thought leaders.

Your efforts will not only advance our scientific milestones but also bring us closer to realizing our vision of a healthier future for all.

Join us in this exciting journey and make a lasting impact on the world!

Flexibility : We cultivate an environment that is respectful of personal life and is less rigid than academia or work at a large company.

We are collegial and joining us is like joining a family. We don’t expect you to hang out with us outside of normal working hours, but it’s likely you’ll occasionally do so anyway because we’re so fun!

Compensation : We offer excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance and a highly competitive salary, commensurate with the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Integrated Biosciences is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

How to Apply :

Does this role sound like a good fit? Submit an online application here : https : / / airtable.com / appG4aUTyMhFuK6K2 / shrSPfnJVCDtxPVbc.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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