21h ago

Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Cell Differentiation

Boston, MA

$85k-$115k / year

full-timeseniorbiotech

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll execute and optimize hiPSC differentiation protocols to generate target cell types for novel cell therapy programs. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to advance protocol and platform development through high-throughput experiments. This role offers the chance to contribute to AI-driven cellular modeling at a rapidly scaling TechBio startup.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Execute and optimize stepwise hiPSC differentiation protocols
  • Maintain transparent, reproducible records in Benchling ELN
  • Characterize differentiated cell populations via immunofluorescence, flow cytometry
  • Troubleshoot assay or protocol challenges with initiative
  • Analyze experimental data using reproducible workflows

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years hands-on hiPSC culture and differentiation in biotech industry
  • Bachelor's in Biology or related field
  • Demonstrated ownership of stepwise directed differentiation protocols across multiple lineages
  • Proven success optimizing and scaling protocols for production-scale experiments

✨ Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in Biology with 3+ years experience
  • Experience with Benchling or equivalent ELN
  • Background in startup biotech environment

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💰 Competitive compensation ($85K-$115K)
  • 🏥 Health insurance (likely included)
  • 🚀 Rapidly scaling startup equity potential
  • 🔬 Hands-on cutting-edge research

🚩 Heads Up

  • Occasional weekend work required (up to 4 hours/month)
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