Research Associate

ACL Digital; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a Laboratory Technician to execute experiments and support automated workflows. You will handle mammalian cell culture, media preparation, and routine lab procedures while maintaining precise electronic records and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Baseline experience in aseptic techniques, data management tools, and strong attention to detail are essential for success in this role. Compliance with safety standards is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience in an academic, biotech, pharma, or similar setting.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments per established protocols and support automated workflows.
• Culture mammalian cells, count cells, prepare media.
• Prepare reagents, consumables, and materials for experiments.
• Maintain records in electronic notebooks and data management systems.
• Assist with data collection, data quality checks, and organization of results.
• Identify and resolve routine laboratory and automation issues.
• Support operations: inventory, equipment maintenance, and lab organization.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and core facility staff.
• Adhere to laboratory safety and compliance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/biotech/related field

Tools

ELN usage

LIS familiarity

Excel

Job description

Execute laboratory experiments according to established protocols and support automated workflows using liquid handling and sample processing systems.

Perform mammalian cell culture, cell counting, media preparation, and routine laboratory procedures.

Prepare reagents, consumables, and materials for laboratory experiments.

Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and data management systems.

Assist with data collection, data quality checks, and organization of experimental results.

Identify and resolve routine laboratory and automation workflow issues.

Support laboratory operations, including inventory management, routine equipment maintenance, and general laboratory organization.

Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and core facility staff to support timely experiment execution.

Adhere to all laboratory safety and compliance requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, molecular biology, immunology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

Required Qualifications

• Relevant hands‑on laboratory experience in an academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or comparable research setting.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture through academic, internship, or professional laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating, programming, or supporting laboratory automation equipment, including liquid handling systems.
• Familiarity with cell-based assays, flow cytometry sample preparation, molecular biology techniques, or related laboratory methods.
• Experience using electronic laboratory notebooks, laboratory information systems, or related data management tools.
• Basic data analysis and visualization skills using Excel, GraphPad Prism, or comparable tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs in a dynamic research environment.