Hands-On Phage & Bacteria R&D Lab Assistant

Pantera Capital; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tabula Bioscience is seeking a hands-on Research Assistant to support a fast-moving microbiology and molecular biology R&D program focused on bacteriophages and gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli and Pseudomonas.

This temp-to-hire role targets candidates with 1–3 years of biotech lab experience and a strong ability to follow SOPs in a BSL-2 environment. On-site in Wisconsin, the role involves PCR, gels, cloning, culture of BSL-2 organisms, phage assays, growth curves, and NGS prep tasks,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of biotech/industry lab experience, with hands-on SOP execution.
• Strong attention to detail and contamination control.
• Ability to work on-site in a BSL-2 lab and complete safety training.
• Comfortable with physical lab work and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine molecular biology workflows (PCR, gels, basic cloning, DNA/RNA handling).
• Conduct bacterial culture work with BSL-2 gram-negative organisms (E. coli, Pseudomonas).
• Execute phage assays (plaque/spot assays) and related readouts.
• Run growth curves and plate-based assays, including 96-well formats and plate reader usage.
• Prepare media, plates, and stock solutions; maintain lab readiness and safety.

Tools

PCR

Agarose gels

Plaque assays

Spot assays

Plate reader

Benchling

Job description

Tabula Bioscience is seeking a hands-on Research Assistant to support a fast-moving microbiology and molecular biology R&D program focused on bacteriophages and gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli and Pseudomonas.

This temp-to-hire role targets candidates with 1–3 years of biotech lab experience and a strong ability to follow SOPs in a BSL-2 environment. On-site in Wisconsin, the role involves PCR, gels, cloning, culture of BSL-2 organisms, phage assays, growth curves, and NGS prep tasks,