Research Associate, Discovery Biology

Superluminal Medicines, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Massachusetts Transit Subsidy

Equity

Unlimited PTO

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Superluminal Medicines is actively seeking a Research Associate to join our Biology team in Boston. You will expand your proficiency in cell biology, assay development, and screening to accelerate small molecule drug discovery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and at least 1 year in biotech/pharma, with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and plate-based assays. A collaborative, cross-functional environment awaits your contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, cell biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience working with 384-well plate-based assay formats.
• Experience with plate-based in vitro assays (HTRF, luminescence, BRET, or Alpha).
• Experience executing cell-based assays including optimization and screening campaigns.
• Understanding of early-stage drug discovery processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture and maintain mammalian cell lines.
• Execute routine cell-based assays to support early-stage drug discovery programs.
• Assist with development and optimization of new cell-based assays for screening under guidance.
• Generate, analyze, document, and upload experimental data to company databases promptly.
• Ensure compliance with lab practices, SOPs, and data management requirements.

Skills

Cell culture

Assay development

Screening

Mammalian cell culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related life sciences

Tools

384-well plates

Job description

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with cell biology, assay development and screening experience to join our growing Biology team. The successful candidate is curious, self-driven and looking to expand their existing proficiencies in cell biology, assay development and screening to contribute to drug discovery programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture and maintain mammalian cell lines.
• Execute routine cell-based assays to support early-stage drug discovery programs.
• Under the guidance of the manager, assist with the development and optimization of new cell-based assays for screening.
• Generate, analyze, document, and upload experimental data to company databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with established laboratory practices, SOPs, and company policies, including both wet lab and electronic data management requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Cell Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience working with 384-well plate-based assay formats.
• Experience with plate-based in vitro assays, including one or more of the following technologies: HTRF, luminescence, BRET, or Alpha assays.
• Experience executing cell-based assays, including assay optimization and routine screening campaigns.
• Basic understanding of early-stage drug discovery processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with laboratory automation and/or semi-automated assay workflows
• Experience in small molecule drug discovery

Superluminal offers a comprehensive benefits package that fully covers employees’ annual deductibles and monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) match program, a Massachusetts transportation subsidy, equity, unlimited paid time off, and both disability and life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.