AI-Driven Molecular Biology Research Associate

activesite; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Site Research, Inc. seeks a Molecular Biology Research Associate for a 12-week on-site program in Somerville, MA.

You will lead independent DNA assembly projects, design primers, run PCR and gel analyses, purify DNA, and prepare sequencing samples while using frontier AI tools to inform experimental design. The role emphasizes high autonomy in a state-of-the-art BSL‑1 lab, with 4 hours/day shifts, competitive $40/hour pay, and a $2,000 performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with DNA in a real lab.
• Ability to design and execute PCR and gel-based workflows.
• Experience with DNA cloning and sequence verification.
• Ability to troubleshoot experiments independently.
• Familiarity with Benchling or similar lab software.

Responsibilities

• Design DNA sequences, fragments, primers, and assembly strategies.
• Set up and troubleshoot PCR.
• Run and interpret agarose gels.
• Purify DNA and prepare samples for sequencing.
• Analyze sequencing results and alignments.
• Perform molecular cloning.
• Leverage frontier AI tools to guide experimental design.

Skills

PCR setup

Gel electrophoresis

DNA assembly

Cloning workflows

Sequencing analysis

Benchling

Independent troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biology or related

Currently enrolled PhD candidates welcome

Tools

Benchling

Claude Code

Codex

Biomni

Job description

Active Site Research, Inc. seeks a Molecular Biology Research Associate for a 12-week on-site program in Somerville, MA.

You will lead independent DNA assembly projects, design primers, run PCR and gel analyses, purify DNA, and prepare sequencing samples while using frontier AI tools to inform experimental design. The role emphasizes high autonomy in a state-of-the-art BSL‑1 lab, with 4 hours/day shifts, competitive $40/hour pay, and a $2,000 performance bonus.