Automation Scientist, High-Throughput Genome Engineering

Stylus Medicine; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Herramientas

Biomek automation

Mantis automation

Echo automation

Excel

GraphPad Prism

SnapGene

Benchling

Descripción del empleo

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.