Prime Medicine
Research Associate, Automation & Assays
Cambridge, MA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$72k-$80kDetected 16 days ago
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About the role
- Execute assays by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Operating Environments (SOEs), and assay procedures, escalating deviations or unexpected results to senior team members
- Record experimental work accurately and completely in the electronic lab notebook (Benchling) in accordance with Data Integrity principles and good documentation practices
- Generate basic data summaries and present results to the team as needed
Responsibilities
- Perform routine testing and analysis of R&D samples using established biochemical, ELISA, and cell-based assays on automated liquid handling systems
- maintain cell cultures for routine assay support under established protocols
- Support lab operations through inventory management, consumable and reagent restocking, equipment upkeep, and general lab organization and cleanliness
- Support critical reagent and sample logistics, including receipt, labeling, and storage
Requirements
- Proficiency in core wet-lab techniques (accurate pipetting, dilutions, basic solution preparation)
Nice to have
- High-school diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life-science field preferred
- Familiarity with plate-based assays (ELISA, cell-based, or biochemical) is a plus
- prior use of automated equipment and instruments is a plus
Skills
- Contribute to a safe, compliant, and well-organized laboratory; willingly learn new skills, assays, and processes
Compensation
- $72,000 - $80,000 USD
Equal opportunity
- Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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