Microbiome Scientist - Wet-Lab Lead for AI-Ready Data

Outpost Bio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

25 days PTO plus your birthday off

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

A microbiome research firm in Boston is seeking a scientist to drive wet-lab workstreams for generating proprietary datasets. You will lead screening workstreams for stool-derived communities, ensuring data quality and reproducibility. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has hands-on experience with microbial culturing. This role offers equity options and outstanding benefits, including full medical coverage and generous PTO. Join a small, dynamic team and influence the future of microbiome research.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience culturing diverse microbes.
• Experience generating reproducible experimental data.
• Working knowledge of microbiome-relevant readouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead screening for stool-derived communities.
• Champion data quality across the pipeline.
• Drive insight for microbiome–compound interactions.

Skills

Curiosity

Rigor

Adaptability

Education

PhD in microbiology, microbiome science, or related field

MSc/BSc with 3+/5+ years industry experience

Tools

16S/metataxonomy

metagenomics

LC-MS-based workflows

Job description

A microbiome research firm in Boston is seeking a scientist to drive wet-lab workstreams for generating proprietary datasets. You will lead screening workstreams for stool-derived communities, ensuring data quality and reproducibility. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has hands-on experience with microbial culturing. This role offers equity options and outstanding benefits, including full medical coverage and generous PTO. Join a small, dynamic team and influence the future of microbiome research.