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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