(Senior) Research Associate, Microbiology

 About the company

Fieldstone Bio is an early-stage synthetic biology company focused on environmental monitoring. Our technology, which originated at MIT, combines microbiology, synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, and advanced imagery to solve key challenges in mining, agriculture, pollution surveillance, and national security.

Position summary

Fieldstone Bio is looking for a highly motivated (Senior) Research Associate to join our growing team, where they will test the diverse functions of our engineered microbial-based sensors. A successful candidate will contribute to the execution of different assays intended to discern functional output of a variety of engineered non-model microorganisms. This is a hands-on, lab-based role that will work collaboratively with the company’s Synthetic Biology team and AI Data team. This role provides a unique opportunity to impact the development of research strategies at an early-stage biotechnology company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in development, optimization, and execution of assays to screen for the function of engineered microbial strains
• Screen engineered microorganisms for functionality in both plate-based assays and unconventional lab-established environments
• Design, build, and test DNA constructs using standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, DNA purification, and sequencing
• Ensure timely delivery of goals for set milestones
• Document processes, results, and entity registration in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) system

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 2-3 years of laboratory experience
• Prior hands-on experience working with non-model microorganisms
• Experience with assessment of engineered microorganisms
• Experience engineering microorganisms preferred
• Proficient with different cloning strategies, including Golden Gate and Gibson assembly
• Proficient with different sequencing techniques, including Nanopore and Sanger sequencing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Fieldstone Bio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.