Sr. Research Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Research Associate: R&D
Location : Chicago, IL (in-person)
Compensation : $75K – $95K salary + 0.1% - 0.2%+ equity + benefits

BiomeSense is a start-up revolutionizing human gut microbiome sampling and analysis, driving discovery, and enabling the development of microbiome-based precision medicine. Our innovative approach integrates two core advancements: hardware that facilitates daily microbiome sampling, and AI-driven analytics to unlock biomarker discovery.
We are seeking a  Senior Research Associate to join our Research and Development team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills and collaborative spirit in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As part of our scientific team, you will help advance our automated sample processing workflows, supporting the foundation of our sample-to-answer multiomic platform technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, execute and optimize microbiology protocols supporting nucleic acid extraction, PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), in a high-throughput laboratory environment with a high degree of quality & reproducibility
• Collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, and product teams to validate and integrate novel systems for microbial DNA stabilization, extraction, and purification
• Manage end-to-end intake, processing and sequencing workflow for large quantities of partner samples, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency, and process improvement
• Design and conduct experiments in a variety of technical fields, including but not limited to retiring technical risks for optimize laboratory protocols, contributing to ongoing process / tech improvement and research to support product innovation

• Maintain rigorous documentation practices without direct guidance; implement quality management systems (e.g., GLP, design controls) and regularly assess and recommend areas for improvement
• Effectively communicate experimental design, results and deviations / observations to cross-functional project teams, supporting the rapid advancement of platform technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 3 years’ in biological sciences, bioengineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with core microbiology techniques, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and NGS sample preparation
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting
• Strong ownership and communication skills for clear reporting and knowledge-sharing with scientific and technical stakeholders

Hiring Process Note:  We are a small team and we review all resumes, screening questions and assessment scores manually. However this focus on manual review limits our ability to respond to direct messages through LinkedIn and other channels. We appreciate your effort in applying and we thank you for your understanding.

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