Research Associate - Software
Cellanome
We’re a well-funded start-up. You’ll get a chance to wear many hats, be a part of a growing team, and have the potential for exciting financial and career growth.
Here’s what sets us apart. We’ve set our sights on some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. We’re amassing a world class team of engineers, scientists, team builders and problem solvers to tackle these challenges heads-on. We’re passionate about developing the next generation technologies that will unravel the complexities of biology.
This is a unique opportunity to build, be part of an exciting start-up and be surrounded by good humans who are super capable, humble and down-to- earth.
The Research Associate is a unique position that bridges the gap between biology and software, providing critical insights into the performance and functionality of our instrument. The RA will utilize their cell biology experience to run controlled experiments with a focus on verifying and validating software performance. This role reports into the Associate Director of Software QA.
Essential Duties include:
- Conduct laboratory experiments in molecular and cell biology to validate software functionality.
- Work closely with the software team to define test cases and identify performance metrics.
- Troubleshoot and document software and hardware issues encountered during experiments.
- Analyze data generated by experiments, providing feedback to the software team for further development.
- Maintain detailed records of experimental protocols, results, and any anomalies encountered.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and quality assurance specialists
- Follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related field.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment and hands-on experience with cell culture techniques and assays.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols precisely.
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with software testing, instrumentation, or quality control.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Experience with GitHub.
- Ability to write test scripts in Python to test software or analyze results.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000/year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
What you can expect from us:
You’ll feel the energy when you walk in our door – we work hard, we have fun and we have ambitious plans to grow. Cellanome offers a comprehensive employment package that includes a competitive salary, generous stock options, great individual, and family health plans, a 401(k) and flexibility to balance work and life.
We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.