Associate Scientist, Automation

Stylus Medicine; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stylus Medicine is seeking an Associate Scientist, Automation to join our Genome Sciences & Engineering team in Cambridge, MA. You will build automation capabilities to accelerate development of next-generation gene editing tools and support HT screening workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration, organizational skills, and clear communication as you advance recombinase-based platforms, coordinate DNA synthesis, and manage inventories in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• BS with 5+ years or MS with 2+ years of full-time industry or academic research experience in life sciences, biology, biochemistry, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Biomek, Mantis, Echo) and high-throughput laboratory workflows, including method development and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with automating cell-based screening workflows; experience with flow cytometry is a plus.
• Proficiency in nucleic acid QC methods, including TapeStation, Qubit, NanoDrop, and qPCR.
• Hands-on molecular biology experience, including cloning and RNA production and purification.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation capabilities that support reagent generation and high-throughput screening workflows.
• Optimize automated HT workflows for plasmid cloning and RNA generation via IVT.
• Develop and run QC assays to sequence-verify plasmid constructs and assess integrity of IVT products.
• Partner with screening scientists to automate plate preparation, reagent dispensing, and assay setup for cell-based HT screens.
• Coordinate DNA synthesis and reagent orders with external vendors.
• Manage raw material, plasmid, and RNA inventories.
• Maintain detailed documentation of protocols, methods, and results in electronic lab notebooks.
• Present findings clearly to other teams and contribute to scientific discussions and decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Biomek automation

Mantis automation

Echo automation

Excel

GraphPad Prism

SnapGene

Benchling

Job description

Stylus Medicine is developing transformative in vivo genetic medicines to unlock cures. Stylus combines engineered recombinases with non-viral delivery to specifically encode therapeutics. The company’s approach is versatile and modular, with potential therapeutic application across oncology, autoimmune, genetic diseases, and beyond.

About the Role

Stylus Medicine is seeking an Associate Scientist, Automation to join our Genome Sciences & Engineering team and build automation capabilities that accelerate the development of our next-generation gene editing tools. This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and creative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex problems to expand the frontiers of genome editing. This individual will play a key role in discovery and engineering efforts, advancing recombinase-based genome editing platforms and collaborating across diverse R&D teams.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Develop automation capabilities that support reagent generation and high-throughput (HT) screening workflows
• Optimize automated HT workflows for plasmid cloning and RNA generation via in vitro transcription (IVT)
• Develop and run QC assays to sequence-verify plasmid constructs and assess the integrity of IVT products
• Partner with screening scientists to automate plate preparation, reagent dispensing, and assay setup for cell-based HT screens
• Coordinate DNA synthesis and reagent orders with external vendors
• Manage raw material, plasmid, and RNA inventories
• Maintain detailed documentation of protocols, methods, and results in electronic lab notebooks
• Present findings clearly to other teams and contribute to scientific discussions and decision-making

Qualifications & Skills

• BS with 5+ years or MS with 2+ years of full-time industry or academic research experience in life sciences, biology, biochemistry, engineering, or a related field
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Biomek, Mantis, Echo) and high-throughput laboratory workflows, including method development and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with automating cell-based screening workflows; experience with flow cytometry is a plus
• Proficiency in nucleic acid QC methods, including TapeStation, Qubit, NanoDrop, and qPCR
• Hands-on molecular biology experience, including cloning and RNA production and purification
• Working knowledge of data analysis and information management tools such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, SnapGene, and Benchling
• Experience with laboratory inventory management
• Track record of generating precise, reproducible data and performing rigorous quantitative analysis
• Clear and approachable communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Exceptionally organized and comfortable managing large sample sets, inventories, and overlapping projects
• Strategic thinker who effectively plans and prioritizes to maximize scientific impact
• Collaborative mindset with a team-first attitude
• Resourceful problem-solver who enjoys troubleshooting instruments and workflows and thrives amid scientific uncertainty

Pay Range: $105,000 - $120,000

As set forth in Stylus Medicine’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.