Medra

3 months ago

Research Associate - Protein

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Job Summary

Hands-on Research Associate specializing in protein science and cell biology to support the Medra Physical AI platform. You will execute protein expression across multiple host systems, run biophysical and developability assays, manage cell culture facilities, document results meticulously, and collaborate with scientists and roboticists to advance autonomous lab workflows in a fast-paced team.

Location: San Francisco

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•Execute protein expression experiments across multiple host systems (e.g., mammalian, E. coli, cell-free) at various scales, from small-scale screens to larger production runs
•Run protein characterization assays, including SPR, BLI, DSF/DSC, and various developability assays
•Perform cell-based binding and functional assays to evaluate candidates against cell-surface targets and assess functional activity
•Own day-to-day operation and organization of the cell culture facility, including routine passaging using sterile technique, inventory management, and equipment maintenance
•Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records in electronic lab notebooks (ELN), and contribute to SOP development
•Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional team members to ensure smooth handoffs and timely execution across the protein screening and characterization workflow

Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•B.S. or B.A., or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
•2-4 years (M.S.) or 4–6 (B.S./B.A.) years of hands-on, industry lab experience in protein science
•Demonstrated expertise in protein expression using mammalian cell lines (e.g., Expi293, ExpiCHO) and/or microbial systems
•Strong hands-on experience with high-throughput protein quality control and biophysical characterization
•Experience maintaining mammalian cell lines and performing cell-based assays in an industry setting, including flow cytometry

Experience:4-6 yearsProtein scienceBiotechnologyLife sciences

Education:Bachelor's in Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Skills:Attention to detailIndependenceCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Tech Stack:SPRBLIDSFDSCELNCell cultureFlow cytometryExpi293ExpiCHO

Company Brief

Medra

Builds a Physical AI Scientist platform that unites robotics, AI, and automated experimentation to run end-to-end lab workflows, accelerate data generation, and accelerate drug discovery through closed-loop, autonomous experimentation.

Industry: Biotech

Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)

Growth: Early Stage Startup

Funding: Series A

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2021

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Medra

3 months ago

Research Associate - Protein

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 3 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: San Francisco

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•Execute protein expression experiments across multiple host systems (e.g., mammalian, E. coli, cell-free) at various scales, from small-scale screens to larger production runs
•Run protein characterization assays, including SPR, BLI, DSF/DSC, and various developability assays
•Perform cell-based binding and functional assays to evaluate candidates against cell-surface targets and assess functional activity
•Own day-to-day operation and organization of the cell culture facility, including routine passaging using sterile technique, inventory management, and equipment maintenance
•Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records in electronic lab notebooks (ELN), and contribute to SOP development
•Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional team members to ensure smooth handoffs and timely execution across the protein screening and characterization workflow

Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•B.S. or B.A., or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
•2-4 years (M.S.) or 4–6 (B.S./B.A.) years of hands-on, industry lab experience in protein science
•Demonstrated expertise in protein expression using mammalian cell lines (e.g., Expi293, ExpiCHO) and/or microbial systems
•Strong hands-on experience with high-throughput protein quality control and biophysical characterization
•Experience maintaining mammalian cell lines and performing cell-based assays in an industry setting, including flow cytometry

Experience:4-6 yearsProtein scienceBiotechnologyLife sciences

Education:Bachelor's in Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Skills:Attention to detailIndependenceCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Tech Stack:SPRBLIDSFDSCELNCell cultureFlow cytometryExpi293ExpiCHO

Company Brief

Medra

Industry: Biotech

Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)

Growth: Early Stage Startup

Funding: Series A

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2021

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor