Microbiology Research Associate — On-Site, Cambridge Lab

Activate; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Concerto Biosciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Research Associate to advance microbial product candidates. You will collect microbes, design and run molecular biology/microbiology experiments, and support high-throughput screening using the kChip platform.

You will document procedures and data meticulously, work closely with a team of scientists and the CSO, and contribute to a dynamic, growth-oriented lab environment on-site in the Cambridge/Boston area.

Qualifications

• A B.S. in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, and/or other related field.
• Experience in a microbiology or biology-adjacent related research lab (can be concurrent with degree).
• Experience with foundational biology lab techniques (e.g. pipetting/liquid handling, safely handling chemicals/reagents, waste management).
• Experience with microbiology (e.g. growth assays) and/or molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, cloning).
• Demonstrated ability to work excellently in teams, as well as independently.
• Outstanding oral and written communication, data documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support expansion of biobanks by isolating, culturing, and characterizing microbes from diverse samples.
• Perform microbiology experiments, including microtiter plate growth assays and microscopy.
• Use basic molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction and qPCR.
• Maintain organized lab records and assist with high-throughput screening on kChip.
• Assist product development team with microbial fermentation and manufacturing work as needed.
• Order and stock reagents, ship packages, and communicate with collaborators.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Laboratory skills

Education

B.S. in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

qPCR

pipetting

Job description

Concerto Biosciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Research Associate to advance microbial product candidates. You will collect microbes, design and run molecular biology/microbiology experiments, and support high-throughput screening using the kChip platform.

You will document procedures and data meticulously, work closely with a team of scientists and the CSO, and contribute to a dynamic, growth-oriented lab environment on-site in the Cambridge/Boston area.