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Lila Sciences · 5 hours ago

Research Associate, Protein Science

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$72K/yr - $94K/yr
date0+ years exp

Lila Sciences is seeking a highly skilled Research Associate specializing in Protein Purification and Characterization to run a high-throughput protein purification and characterization platform. The role involves operating automated workcells, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data quality and reliability in protein analytics.

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Responsibilities

Operate and maintain automated workcells to enable high-throughput protein purification and characterization, spanning diverse protein classes including enzymes and binders
Partner closely with automation engineers and cross-functional scientists to troubleshoot, develop, and continuously improve experimental workflows
Own the analysis, interpretation, and communication of QC data generated by automated platforms, ensuring data quality and reliability
Contribute to workflow optimization by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, robustness, and scalability of protein purification and analytical methods
Stay current with advances in protein purification technologies, laboratory automation, and analytical techniques, and proactively apply relevant innovations to the platform

Qualification

Protein PurificationProtein CharacterizationLaboratory AutomationData AnalysisCoding PythonCoding RAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with 0–3 years of relevant industry experience
Hands-on experience with bead-based purification systems and/or protein characterization techniques such as CE-SDS, colorimetric assays, or biolayer interferometry (BLI)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and data integrity
Experience working with laboratory automation and high-throughput screening platforms
Experience with coding and data analysis (e.g., Python, R, or similar) and interest in automating experimental workflows is a strong plus

Preferred

Protein Purification
Protein Characteristics
Operate Liquid handlers

Benefits

Bonus potential
Generous early equity

Company

Lila Sciences

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Lila Sciences creates a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous labs for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. It is a sub-organization of Flagship Pioneering.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.lila.ai

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$550M
Key Investors
NVenturesFlagship Pioneering
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
2025-03-10Seed· $200M

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