Research Associate - Microbial R&D & Strain Curation

Oath Biome; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Oath Biome in Vacaville, CA is seeking a Research Associate to support day-to-day microbial strain cultivation, preservation, and documentation. You will gain hands-on laboratory experience, learn established microbiology techniques, and work with LIMS-based data management while contributing to novel microbial consortia products.

You will work under guidance of experienced scientists to ensure culture integrity, perform molecular workflows, and help advance our agricultural biotechnology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant laboratory research experience.
• Foundational knowledge of microbiological techniques, including aseptic handling, pipetting, cultivation, and media preparation.
• Reliable source of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support generation and curation of cryopreserved bacterial libraries and manage archival/wokring cell banks.
• Conduct routine checks for clonal purity, viability, and metabolic vitality of stocks.
• Perform molecular biology workflows including nucleic acid extractions, PCR, and gel electrophoresis for classification and culture integrity.
• Coordinate sample preparation and logistics for external DNA analysis with CROs and service providers.
• Assist in designing and implementing in vitro and in planta assays under supervision.

Skills

Aseptic handling

Pipetting

Media preparation

PCR techniques

LIMS/data management familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Automated liquid handling

PCR equipment

LIMS software

Job description

Oath Biome in Vacaville, CA is seeking a Research Associate to support day-to-day microbial strain cultivation, preservation, and documentation. You will gain hands-on laboratory experience, learn established microbiology techniques, and work with LIMS-based data management while contributing to novel microbial consortia products.

You will work under guidance of experienced scientists to ensure culture integrity, perform molecular workflows, and help advance our agricultural biotechnology