Molecular Biology Research Associate: DNA Synthesis

Ansa Biotechnologies; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + equity

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Ansa Biotechnologies is seeking a Research Associate to join our R&D team and support both early-stage product development and process development. You will work at the bench executing experiments alongside our scientists, troubleshooting molecular biology workflows, and help bring ideas into robust, scalable processes.

This is a hands-on role where priorities can shift quickly. You'll need to be ready to roll up your sleeves and execute rapidly on high-priority items, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry).
• Strong foundational skills in DNA cloning, manipulation, and analysis.
• Experience with protein purification and characterization techniques.
• Meticulous attention to detail in experimental execution and documentation.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to jump in and execute.
• Ability to learn new techniques and concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Execute and analyze molecular biology experiments, working closely with scientists to support new product development and process optimization.
• Perform DNA cloning and manipulation (PCR, restriction digestion, ligation, rolling-circle amplification, assembly, transformation, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification and quantification).
• Conduct protein expression, purification, and characterization (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, activity assays).
• Develop and optimize protocols for enzymatic DNA synthesis workflows.
• Maintain thorough, well-organized lab notebooks and experimental documentation.
• Analyze data rigorously and present findings to the team.
• Work hands-on alongside scientists and engineers, adapting quickly to changing priorities to advance projects from concept through implementation.

Skills

DNA cloning

Protein purification

Experimental execution

Detail orientation

Adaptability

Quick learner

Education

BS or MS in molecular biology/biochemistry/bioengineering

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Ansa Biotechnologies is seeking a Research Associate to join our R&D team and support both early-stage product development and process development. You will work at the bench executing experiments alongside our scientists, troubleshooting molecular biology workflows, and help bring ideas into robust, scalable processes.

This is a hands-on role where priorities can shift quickly. You'll need to be ready to roll up your sleeves and execute rapidly on high-priority items, with opportunities to grow