Cell Free Co-op for Protein Sciences

Job Description

About Company

Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company with a groundbreaking mission: to pioneer the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform every aspect of the scientific method. The company is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which provides crucial courage, a long-term vision, and the necessary resources to achieve ambitious results. Lila Sciences aims to build a mission-driven team to contribute to the future of science.

A key initiative within Lila Sciences is its Physical Sciences effort, which focuses on developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development. This work is specifically geared towards accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy.

The company prides itself on a uniquely cross-functional and collaborative work environment. They are actively reimagining how teams work together and communicate, seeking individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Lila Sciences fosters an environment where teams thrive in unstructured and creative settings, and all voices are heard, recognizing that experience comes in various forms, skills are transferable, and passion is highly valued. They explicitly encourage applications even if candidates only possess some of the listed experience.

Job Description: Cell Free Co-op for Protein Sciences

Lila Sciences is looking for a dedicated Cell Free Co-op for Protein Sciences to join their team. The primary focus of this role will be on cell culture and cell lysis activities, crucial for generating materials for protein expression. The co-op will also be responsible for the continued maintenance and optimization of the cell-free platform at Lila Sciences.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Be Building):
• Perform cell culture and lysis of various cell lines.
• Generate quality control data using plate-based assays.
• Prepare media and solutions required for cell culture and processing.
• Track and maintain excellent data records in formats that are compatible with computational workflows.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications (What You’ll Need to Succeed):
• Currently pursuing a degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biological engineering, chemical engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Possession of 1+ years of laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience with cell culture techniques, including cell growth, maintenance, and transformation.
• Exhibits excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications (Bonus Points For):
• An enthusiasm for and openness to using AI in laboratory settings is highly valued.
• Familiarity with plate-based assays.
• Familiarity with Python programming for data analysis and automation.

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies: Lila Sciences has a strict policy against accepting unsolicited resumes from any source other than direct candidates. Recruitment or staffing agencies are explicitly prohibited from submitting unsolicited resumes unless directly contacted by Lila Sciences’ internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency without a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and no referral or other fees will be owed.