7h ago
Research Associate, Cryo-EM
Cambridge, MA USA
$65k-$107.3k / year
full-timemidbiotech
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll support cryo-EM workflows from grid vitrification to data collection at Fathem, a Flagship Pioneering biotech. Your work on high-quality data generation will directly feed AI-driven computational models. This hands-on role offers the chance to redefine how biology is understood.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Prepare cryo-EM grids and collect data across diverse biomolecular systems.
- Execute workflows from vitrification to high-throughput data acquisition.
- Optimize grid prep and imaging protocols to improve success rates.
- Maintain rigorous records in ELN/LIMS systems for reproducibility.
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, physics, chemistry, or related field.
- At least 2 years of post-baccalaureate experience in a lab.
- Hands-on experience with cryo-EM grid preparation for soluble and membrane proteins.
- Proficiency with ThermoFisher cryo-TEMs and automated data acquisition software.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with membrane protein samples.
- Familiarity with SerialEM or Leginon.
- Background in AI-driven technology development.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Health coverage
- ๐ฐ Annual incentive program
- ๐ฆ Retirement benefits
- ๐ Broad range of other benefits
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring manager interviewยท 45 min
- 3Technical interviewยท 60 min
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