Research Associate or Senior Research Associate

Constantiam Biosciences; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership/equity stake in the company

Competitive time-off and benefits

Job summary

Constantiam Biosciences is seeking a lab-based Research Associate to join our on-site team in Watertown, MA. You will perform cellular experiments to study gene function, support high-throughput genetic screens, and maintain cell cultures with careful documentation of results in our ELN.

You will gain hands-on experience across multiple techniques, contribute to a fast-paced early-stage startup, and help expand treatment options for rare genetic disorders.

Qualifications

• BS in biology or related field
• 2-5 years of laboratory research experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture practices, including cell transfection and compound treatment
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blotting
• Flow cytometry experience a plus
• Experience learning new skills to advance a project
• Strong organizational skills
• Diligent laboratory practice

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments to assess gene function in cultured cells
• Assist with execution of high-throughput genetic screens, including Illumina sequencing library preparation
• Cell culture maintenance: daily cellular upkeep, including passaging, counting cells, assessing viability, and cryopreservation
• Record experimental results in an electronic lab notebook (ELN)
• Analyze and present results to the team on a regular basis
• Assist with lab organization, stocking, and ordering

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Western blotting

Flow cytometry

ELN record keeping

Organizational skills

Diligence

Lab experience 2-5 years

Education

BS in Biology or related field

Job description

Constantiam Biosciences is a biotech startup working to expand treatment options for patients with rare genetic disorders. We have both an internal discovery and development pipeline for diseases with high unmet need, as well as a cutting-edge platform technology (RareScan) to functionally-characterize disease-causing genetic variants at scale. We are looking for a lab-based research associate who is self-motivated, adaptable, organized, detail-oriented and excited to work as part of a small and fast-paced team. This position offers the opportunity to learn a wide range of new techniques and to have an outsized impact within an early-stage company. This is an on-site position at our laboratory in Watertown, MA.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments to assess gene function in cultured cells
• Assist with execution of high-throughput genetic screens, including Illumina sequencing library preparation
• Cell culture maintenance: daily cellular upkeep, including passaging, counting cells, assessing viability, and cryopreservation
• Record experimental results in an electronic lab notebook (ELN)
• Analyze and present results to the team on a regular basis
• Assist with lab organization, stocking, and ordering

Qualifications

• BS in biology or related field
• 2-5 years of laboratory research experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture practices, including cell transfection and compound treatment
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blotting
• Flow cytometry experience a plus
• Experience learning new skills to advance a project
• Strong organizational skills
• Diligent laboratory practice

Benefits

• Pay range: $75,000-$90,000, depending on experience
• Ownership/equity stake in the company
• Competitive time-off and benefits package