Medra
Research Associate - Foundry
San Francisco · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 197 days ago
RESTInventory ManagementRoboticsPCRFlow CytometryMicroscopyCell CultureResearchMass Spectrometry
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About the role
- We're looking for a hands-on Research Associate to join our Foundry team and run a wide range of protein science and cell biology assays on the Medra Physical AI platform.
- This role is for someone who loves being at the bench and takes pride in rigorous, reproducible science.
- We're sourcing from a broad range of scientific backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Support protein production workflows end to end: construct prep and assembly PCR, protein expression across host systems (e.g., mammalian, E. coli, cell-free) at scales from small screens to larger production runs, bead-based cleanup, and affinity/column purification
- Perform cell-based binding and functional assays, including flow cytometry sample prep and analysis
- Maintain the cell culture facility day to day, including routine passaging with sterile technique, inventory management, and equipment maintenance
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with some of the following: protein expression and purification, biophysical characterization, mammalian cell culture, or cell-based assays
- Strong documentation habits and the ability to work independently and troubleshoot calmly
- Comfort with data tools or LIMS/ELN platforms (e.g., Benchling)
- B.S., B.A., or M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field
- Hands-on wet-lab experience (industry experience preferred); we value deep bench skills over advanced degrees
- Availability to work night and/or weekend shifts on a regular basis
- Exceptional attention to detail and reliable follow-through; you run the same step the same way every time and notice when something looks off
- A fast learner with a scrappy, can-do attitude who wants to master new, multi-step workflows
- Genuine enthusiasm for automation and robotics; you're excited to work alongside machines
- Protein expression in mammalian (e.g., Expi293, ExpiCHO), microbial, or cell-free systems
- High-throughput protein QC and biophysical characterization (SPR, BLI, DSF/DSC)
- Developability assays (HIC, AC-SINS, PSR, or similar) and analytical techniques such as HPLC-SEC or HPLC-HIC
- Flow cytometry, FACS-based binding assays, or imaging-based cell assays (e.g., high-content imaging, fluorescence microscopy)
Nice to have
- Hands-on wet-lab experience (industry experience preferred)
- we value deep bench skills over advanced degrees
Benefits
- shift-ready: restock consumables, manage sample chain of custody, follow BSL-2 and EHS practices, and leave clear handoff notes so the day team and the platform can pick up seamlessly
Company info
- 🤖 Physical AI that can operate scientific instruments with human-level dexterity.
- 🧪 Scientific AI that can analyze results, reason about next steps, and close the loop autonomously.
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