Research Associate I, Platform Reagents & Assay Support
About this role
Research Associate I, Platform Reagents & Assay Support
Department: Lab Science
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: San Mateo, CA
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Execute automated and manual high-throughput reagent manufacturing and QC workflows to support data generation across BigHat’s production assay suite.
- Keep detailed records of all reagent lot manufacturing and QC events using BigHat’s documentation tools, and clearly communicate results and challenges.
- Contribute to reagent lot performance monitoring, and assist with troubleshooting efforts as needed.
- Collaborate on the creation of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reagent manufacturing and QC.
- Collaborate closely with BigHat team members to identify, design, and implement critical process and operational improvements to workflows and laboratory systems.
- Operate automated liquid handlers and analytical instruments to ensure all lab and platform operations run efficiently.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- BS in Biology or Chemistry, with 1+ year(s) of industry experience.
- Experience in reagent manufacturing and quality control, process execution, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with, or interest in, automated liquid handlers (e.g. Hamilton, OpenTrons, Tecan, Agilent systems). Experience with LIMS is a nice-to-have.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques and general lab practices.
- Efficient time management and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, in a dynamic start-up environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent record keeping abilities to document experimental work and analytical data.
- Nice-to-haves include previous experience working with barcoding systems and automated tube/plate labelers, inventory tracking, and experience with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Total Rewards
What BigHat Offers:
- Range of health insurance plan options through Anthem and Kaiser (monthly credit if benefit waived)
- Dental, and vision coverage through Guardian
- Additional well-being benefits through Nayya, OneMedical, Wagmo, Rula, and more
- 401(k) with company match
- DTO, two weeks of company-wide shutdown, and 12 company holidays
- Paid parental leave
Company at a glance
BigHat's mission is to improve human health by making it far easier to design advanced, next-generation antibody therapeutics. The company works to accelerate the development of these therapies and positions itself at the forefront of antibody design. BigHat is backed by a notable group of investors, including Section 32, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Amgen Ventures, Bristol Myers Squibb, Quadrille, Grids Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, Innovation Endeavors and Gaingels. This strong investor lineup provides credibility and support as BigHat pursues its mission in the biotech market.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discretionary Time Off
- Company-wide Shutdown
- Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Stock Options
- Bonus
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