Research Associate II/ Senior Research Associate

Generate Biomedicines

$85K — $111K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSc in relevant scientific fields or BSc with 2-4+ years of experience.
  • Hands-on experience in basic wet lab techniques like pipetting and protein purification.
  • Strong understanding of protein chemistry concepts including molarity and buffer formulation.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-quality protein purification and sample preparation for CryoEM.
  • Operate CryoEM microscopes and execute automated data collection workflows.
  • Collaborate with teams to support high-throughput protein structure determination.
  • Follow SOPs and contribute to optimizing laboratory processes.
  • Document experimental data and report findings in databases.
  • Interpret experimental data and manage concurrent CryoEM experiments.
  • Refine data analysis methods and communicate findings effectively.

Benefits

  • Hands-on training with advanced instrumentation in CryoEM.
  • Opportunity for ownership of experiments and technical skill growth in a collaborative team.
  • Employment in a state-of-the-art CryoEM lab located in Andover, MA.
Full Job Description
The Role:

Generate Biomedicines is seeking a Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate to join our CryoEM Group in generating large-scale protein structural datasets. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of protein biochemistry and cutting-edge structural biology, contributing to our mission of accelerating drug discovery through advanced imaging technologies.

Here's how you will contribute:
  • Perform protein purification, complexation, vitrification, and clipping, ensuring high-quality sample preparation for CryoEM.
  • Load and operate CryoEM microscopes, executing data collection with automated workflows.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-throughput protein structure determination.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to process optimization.
  • Document experimental data and report findings in internal databases.
  • Interpret and troubleshoot experimental data, contributing to planning and prioritization of concurrent CryoEM experiments.
  • Apply and refine data analysis methods; determine reliability of results and communicate findings in presentations or team meetings.
  • Contribute to process optimization and implementation of new protocols.

The Ideal Candidate will have:
  • MSc in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 0-2+ years of experience, or a BSc in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with 2-4+ years of related experience.
  • Hands-on experience in basic wet lab techniques, including pipetting, buffer preparation, and protein purification.
  • Strong understanding of protein chemistry concepts, such as molarity, protein concentration, and buffer formulation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Preferred Additional Skills
  • Familiarity with structural biology techniques and CryoEM sample preparation.
  • Prior exposure to CryoEM workflows or microscope operation with SerialEM.

Who Will Love This Job:
  • You're excited to learn fast and build deep expertise in CryoEM and structural biology-this role offers hands-on training with advanced instrumentation, real ownership of experiments, and the chance to grow your technical skillset alongside experienced scientists.

Additional Information
On-site position at our Andover, MA CryoEM lab
Location: Andover, MA (On-site, 5 days/week)

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Compensation: The base salary range provided reflects our current estimate of what we anticipate paying for this position. Your actual base salary will be based on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, relevant education or training, and market dynamics. In addition, you will be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and a competitive benefits package.

Per Year Salary Range

$85,000-$111,000 USD

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