Lab Research Associate

at  BioLoomics Inc

Lab Research Associate
BioLoomics’ Mission:
BioLoomics is developing safer, more effective cancer medicines through innovative antibody solutions. Our mission is to engineer better antibody-drug conjugates with programmable trafficking activity. The BioLoomics discovery engine combines synthetic biology, robotics, imaging, and machine learning to perform a function-first search of antibody design space at ultra-high throughput. We are building a highly cross-functional team that will do cutting-edge drug discovery and development. We are a people first company.
The Impact of Your Work:
Successful execution by you and your team will lead to the discovery of novel antibody designs that will progress to the clinic and have the potential to become life-saving medicines for people in need. You will play a critical role in maturing a novel antibody modality that has the potential to unlock new therapeutic targets.
The Contribution You Will Make:
BioLoomics is seeking a Lab Research Associate to provide cross team support for the programs across the Research and Development teams. You will be responsible for routine synthetic biology such as nucleic acid production and isolation, critical reagent formulation and production such as E. coli competent cell preparation and buffer preparation, inventory stocking, glassware washing, and general lab maintenance. You will work closely with the R&D team and the Lab Manager. Your work will support a broader team of scientists that engineer DNA and mammalian cells in search of new therapeutic antibodies and includes exposure and participation in innovative techniques. This position is 100% on-site, M-F, occasional weekend hours.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Culturing and purifying nucleic acid from E. coli.
• Preparing, sterilizing, and aliquoting buffers and media for bacterial and mammalian cell culture.
• Competent E. coli cell preparation.
• Aid with receiving, stocking, and tracking chemical and dry good inventories.
• General lab maintenance: washing and sterilizing glassware, removing biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste, cleaning equipment, etc.

The Skills & Experience You Will Bring to Our Company:

• B.A./B.S. in a Life science (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology) with 1-2 years of experience working in a molecular/cell biology lab (or similar wet lab environment). Industry experience preferred.
• Good understanding of fundamental molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid purification, calculations for molarity, aseptic technique, and buffer preparation.

• Well-developed organization and verbal communication skills.

  What We Offer:

• A collaborative and rewarding environment for cutting edge innovation of technology, therapies, and science towards a cohesive goal of making better cancer therapies.

• Opportunity to learn valuable career building technical skills at a fast-growing startup and to help drive the company’s success.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a salary of $65,000 per year, matching 401k, medical, dental, vision and stock options.

BioLoomics is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors

• Culturing and purifying nucleic acid from E. coli.
• Preparing, sterilizing, and aliquoting buffers and media for bacterial and mammalian cell culture.
• Competent E. coli cell preparation.
• Aid with receiving, stocking, and tracking chemical and dry good inventories.
• General lab maintenance: washing and sterilizing glassware, removing biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste, cleaning equipment, etc