Applied Physicist & Engineer — Research Associate

Until Labs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

FSA

Commuter benefits

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Equity

Job summary

Until Labs is assembling an elite team of applied physicists, engineers, and materials scientists to develop perfusion systems, cryoprotectant formulations, and vitrification/rewarming hardware. The role emphasizes first principles thinking, broad technical autonomy, and impactful early contributions.

The Physics and Engineering Research Associate will join a mission-driven lab focused on cryopreservation breakthroughs, with a strong emphasis on breadth from fundamental science to hardware

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline (engineering, physics, biology, etc.).
• Experience with standard lab techniques and equipment.
• Demonstrations of exceptional ability and autonomy in past work.
• Opportunity for outsized impact creating the future as an early team member.
• Generous medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• FSA and commuter benefits.

Skills

Lab techniques

Autonomy

First principles thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Until Labs is assembling an elite team of applied physicists, engineers, and materials scientists to develop perfusion systems, cryoprotectant formulations, and vitrification/rewarming hardware. The role emphasizes first principles thinking, broad technical autonomy, and impactful early contributions.

The Physics and Engineering Research Associate will join a mission-driven lab focused on cryopreservation breakthroughs, with a strong emphasis on breadth from fundamental science to hardware