Autonomous High-Throughput Screening Research Associate

Hunter Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Research Associate I for its Boston-area biotech environment. The role centers on running plate-based high-throughput screens within an autonomous lab, translating protocols into automated workflows, and supporting thousands of engineered strains through automated data pipelines.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience with automated liquid handling, robotics, and data tracking; a BS in a relevant field is required, and prior cloning-to-high-throughput

Qualifications

• BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical or biological engineering, or similar.
• Comfort working in automated, high-throughput, robotics-driven lab environments including software-driven workflows.
• Prior experience with plate-based assays and/or automated liquid handling is a plus.
• Prior experience with automated workflows and software is a plus.
• Experience transitioning traditional cloning methods into high-throughput pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-throughput screens and selections using autonomous lab robotics and detection instrumentation.
• Translate screening protocols into automated, code-driven workflows under guidance of senior scientists.
• Develop and optimize cultivation conditions and assays for automated execution.
• Test screening performance, troubleshoot runs, and flag anomalies for root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of screening data and protocols for automated data pipelines.

Skills

Automated lab workflows

Code-driven workflows

Plate-based assays

Robotics/automation software

Education

BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical or biological engineering, or similar

Tools

Liquid-handling robotics

Automated data pipelines

Job description

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Research Associate I for its Boston-area biotech environment. The role centers on running plate-based high-throughput screens within an autonomous lab, translating protocols into automated workflows, and supporting thousands of engineered strains through automated data pipelines.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience with automated liquid handling, robotics, and data tracking; a BS in a relevant field is required, and prior cloning-to-high-throughput