Clear Labs · 3 weeks ago
Research Associate I - R&D
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $31/hr
1+ years expClear Labs is a company focused on developing assays, reagents, and automated methods for clinical and food safety platforms. The Research Associate I will support the R&D team by performing microbiology and molecular biology experiments, maintaining laboratory logs, and assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth Diagnostics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform routine microbiology/molecular biology experiments in the laboratory independently with minimal guidance from Associate Scientists, Scientists and Senior Scientists
Keep detailed logs of the experiments and report scientific findings in laboratory notebooks
Prepare SOPs and protocols for making reagent mixes, kits, assay controls and assist in the routine manufacturing of reagent kits
Assist in preparing formal reports, presentations, posters, and manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Contribute proactively in data analysis and troubleshooting experimental problems
Read and understand relevant scientific literature
Maintain and clean laboratory and equipment alongside other RAs and interns in a collaborative and proactive environment
Organize daily work schedule to utilize time efficiently
Help generate figures and analyze data
Follow best practices in a molecular laboratory to ensure quality patient results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology or other related fields
1-2 years of hands-on experience in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory
Familiarity with common laboratory techniques and practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A desire to be part of a fast paced dynamic development environment and willingness to be flexible with different work environments and timings
Must be currently authorized to work in the US
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
"Can do" attitude, resourcefulness to adapt and high energy are desirable attributes
Preferred
Experience in bacterial culture, isolation and enumeration
Experience working in a GMP setting
Some level of proficiency in statistics, data analysis and computing
Benefits
Flexible Time Off
On-site lunch stipend 5 days a week
Company
Clear Labs
Clear Labs is a biotechnology firm that integrates a genomics system to simplify diagnostics for the clinical and application sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$156.47MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesRedmile GroupMenlo Ventures
2025-01-13Series D· $30M
2021-05-26Series C· $60M
2020-05-14Series Unknown· $21M
Leadership Team
Sasan Amini
Co Founder & CEO
Ramin Khaksar
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder
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