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Activesite

Molecular Biology Associate

Cambridge · Part-time

Work authorization requiredDetected 34 days ago
A/B TestingLogisticsPCRMolecular BiologyResearchMentoring

About the role

  • We are seeking Molecular Biology Associates to work independently on DNA assembly.
  • The AI Component: As part of this project, you will work with AI tools like Claude Code.
  • You will not receive day-to-day technical mentorship or assistance

Responsibilities

  • You will work in a BSL-1 lab completing tasks such as DNA design, assembly, purification, and cloning.
  • This role is designed for highly autonomous researchers.
  • You will not receive day-to-day technical mentorship or assistance; instead, you will have the unique opportunity to fully own your research strategy, manage your own reagent budget, and independently drive your DNA assembly projects.
  • While you will be working alongside other associates, you won't collaborate together.
  • Demonstrated understanding of primer design, molecular software (Benchling), and molecular cloning methods.
  • Core Tasks: You will work in a BSL-1 lab completing tasks such as DNA design, assembly, purification, and cloning.

Nice to have

  • Refer a friend and earn $200: receive $100 once they're hired and accept the position plus $100 when they successfully complete the full 12-week term.
  • Referral bonuses are awarded only to referrals submitted through our official referral link before the candidate applies.

Skills

  • Active Site is a research nonprofit studying the intersection of AI and biology.
  • Our work shapes how new technologies like AI interface with biological research.

Compensation

  • Salary: $30/hour and $2000 performance bonus

Benefits

  • $30/hour and $2000 performance bonus

Company info

  • This is strictly a temporary role; we are not hiring full-time after the position ends.

Equal opportunity

  • Active Site Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender identity or gender expression, ancestry, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Active Site Research, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Active Site Research, Inc. is an E-Verify employer. Active Site Research, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know.
  • Active Site Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender identity or gender expression, ancestry, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
  • Active Site Research, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
  • Active Site Research, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and individuals currently authorized to work in the U.S..
  • Active Site Research, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
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