Research Assistant - New Grad

About The Role

We are seeking a highly effective, motivated recent graduate to join our team. You will experience all facets of building a startup at a cutting edge biotech company in San Carlos! You will work with an experienced team of founders and scientists, helping out with drafting slides, organizing meetings, researching funding sources, summarizing reports, and more! You are a good fit for this role if you: work hard, are ambitious, creative, and honest, write python scripts to solve your problems, and will do whatever it takes to win.

Application Requirements:

• Your cover letter should give clear examples of the following:
  • An instance in which you demonstrated an exceptional work ethic
  • An instance in which you demonstrated a willingness to do work that others thought was menial in order to win
  • An instance in which you demonstrated honesty despite it not being in your immediate best interest
• Your application must include an undergraduate transcript in order to be considered
• This job is not 9-5
  • This is an opportunity to work very hard, learn a lot, and develop skills that will serve you well later in life
  • This is not an opportunity to focus on work life balance

Who You Are:

• BS in STEM or biology field
• Extremely strong work ethic
• Python scripting ability
• Demonstrable ability to put together slide decks for presentations
• Highly motivated and ambitious
• Live within a 30 minute commute of San Carlos

Nice to Haves:

• Prior experience at a startup
• Prior experience in biotech
• Hands on lab experience
• Prior experience in B2B sales

Responsibilities:

• Summarizing reports
• Drafting sales materials
• Organizing travel
• Researching funding sources
• Whatever else is needed for the company to succeed

Details:

• This is an in-person role in San Carlos, CA
• The compensation range for this role is $100,000-110,000 along with equity options in the company and benefits

Life at Bioworks 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best
• Financial Security – 401(k) with company matching and fully covered life insurance
• Time to Recharge – Unlimited PTO, generous company holidays, and flexibility to take the time you need
• Wellness First – Group activities, mindfulness sessions, and fitness perks to support your well-being
• Connection & Community – Team lunches, office hangouts, and offsite meetups to build meaningful relationships
• High-Impact Work – Shape the future of digital healthcare at a pivotal moment in our growth
• Competitive Compensation – Top-tier salary and a generous equity package
• Fast-Paced & Exciting – Join a hypergrowth team that moves fast and builds with purpose
• World-Class Team – Work alongside top researchers, scientists, and engineers in a high-performance environment
• Prime Location – Enjoy a sunny workspace in San Carlos

To view our current job openings and apply, please visit our job portal. If you think you have what it takes but don't see a job fitting your skillset email us at recruiting@aequitabioworks.com.