Research Associate I, Digital Biotechnologies

Role Summary

Research Associate I to join a new subsidiary spinout, Digital Biotechnologies Inc. The Scientist will help develop a Next Generation Sequencing instrument designed for clinical medicine, working under close supervision to leverage Digital’s intellectual property to achieve the company’s objectives in science, health care, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic nanomaterials.
• Routine microscopy (e.g., AFM, TEM, optical microscopy) and image analysis.
• Prepare samples following a provided experimental plan.
• Conduct experiments or related work based on provided protocols.
• With guidance, collates and interprets data and synthesizes results into a conclusion.
• Execute experiments efficiently in a wet lab and suggest process improvements.
• Recognize patterns or inconsistencies when assessing results and share with supervisor.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, engineering (biomedical, chemical, material), physics, or related field.
• Required: 1+ years experience working in a laboratory.
• Required: Ability to work closely and collaboratively with a team of other researchers.
• Preferred: Experience in nanoparticle, nanomaterials, and/or chemical synthesis.
• Preferred: Experience in electron and/or scanning probe microscopy.
• Preferred: Experience working with DNA and related molecular biology techniques (e.g., purification, quantification, NGS).

Additional Requirements

• Working in a lab and may involve handling hazardous chemicals and biological materials including blood, bone marrow, and tissue. May require flexible or extended hours.
• Physical demands include standing/sitting in the lab; lifting <20 pounds regularly; lifting >20 pounds occasionally; moving large freezers and fridges with assistance; occasional time in cold storage.