Research fellow - and biology

Research AssociateMerge Labs is a frontier research lab with the mission of bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability, agency and experience. We're pursuing this goal by developing fundamentally new approaches to brain-computer interfaces that interact with the brain at high bandwidth, integrate with advanced AI, and are ultimately safe and accessible for anyone to use.On the Expression team, our work combines biochemistry, protein engineering, and cell biology to ensure the efficient assembly of complex protein systems for use as molecular readouts of neural activity.As a Research Associate, you'll work alongside scientists to characterize and improve engineered molecular systems across mammalian cell models, including cell lines and neurons. You'll grow and maintain cell cultures, develop and execute cell-based assays, and investigate how genetic designs and delivery conditions affect expression, function, and cell health. Evaluate engineered genetic constructs and delivery conditions in neuronal and other mammalian cell models.Develop and run high-content microscopy and plate-based assays to measure expression, cellular fitness, and viability.Perform routine biochemical and molecular analyses, including gDNA/RNA extraction and RT-qPCR.Analyze and present findings, troubleshoot unexpected results, and help design follow-up experiments.Maintain detailed experimental records, protocols, and organized cell and reagent inventories.A bachelor's or master's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, bioengineering, or a related field.Scientific curiosity, strong observational skills, and a systematic approach to troubleshooting.High-content imaging, immunofluorescence, and quantitative image analysis.Experience with large-scale cell-based screens or laboratory automation.Merge Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family status, ancestry, citizenship, U.S. military (state and federal) and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.