Lab Research Associate I: Sequencing & Biosurveillance

SecureBio, LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave (min 12 weeks)

Catered lunches for employees

Kendall Square offices

Job summary

SecureBio is seeking a Research Associate I in Cambridge, MA to support the sequencing pipeline. You’ll handle sample processing, concentration, extraction, and library prep, with additional molecular support on weekends. You’ll document thoroughly and follow SOPs in a fast-growing, collaborative lab.

You’ll contribute to automation rollout and gain hands-on training while helping the team improve turnaround times and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field (required).
• 2+ years of hands-on wet-lab experience.
• Hands-on sample processing, PCR, and nucleic acid extraction/quantification.
• Data entry in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Ability to follow laboratory SOPs and capture organized notes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on lab upkeep tasks alongside science work.
• Proactive mindset: flag issues and suggest workflow improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process samples: receive wastewater and nasal swabs, perform concentration and extraction, and quantify.
• Support molecular processing and library prep, including weekend coverage.
• Document work rigorously in the ELN and follow SOPs.
• Maintain clean, ready spaces and lab equipment; support upkeep and service requests.
• Maintain reagent inventory, stock monitoring, reorders, deliveries, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain accurate metadata and sample tracking; ensure smooth handoffs to next stage.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues and escalate to senior staff when needed.

Skills

Wet-lab experience

PCR

Nucleic acid extraction

ELN data entry

SOP compliance

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

ELN software

Job description

SecureBio is seeking a Research Associate I in Cambridge, MA to support the sequencing pipeline. You’ll handle sample processing, concentration, extraction, and library prep, with additional molecular support on weekends. You’ll document thoroughly and follow SOPs in a fast-growing, collaborative lab.

You’ll contribute to automation rollout and gain hands-on training while helping the team improve turnaround times and throughput.