Research Associate- Skin Biology
Arcaea Arcaea Boston, MA Boston, MA $90,000 - $105,000 a year $90,000 - $105,000 a year Arcaea is a biology-first beauty company building a new ingredient toolset for the beauty and personal care industry.
We are creating pioneering ingredients, products, and stories accessible uniquely through biology.
Arcaea is building a new ingredient toolset for the beauty and personal care industry - one rooted in biotechnology with the aim of delivering radical performance and unparalleled sustainability that will also present new opportunities for storytelling.
This role will be critical to shaping and driving Arcaea's ethos around a biology-first future for the industry.
Our mission is to create the most consequential personal care ingredients and brands of this century.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and efficient research associate level cell biologist with some experience culturing and running experiments with mammalian cells.
This role will apply both simple and complex models of mammalian epidermal cell culture to model the responses of the skin to various stimuli.
The candidate will use molecular and imaging based techniques.
Additionally, the candidate will work together with the greater technical team to maintain a tidy, organized, and functional laboratory space.
This role is important to the establishment of Arcaea's internal skin biology research capabilities and reports to the scientist for skin biology.
An intrepid pioneering growth mindset with solid fundamentals in cell biology and an appreciation for how various cells and niches of the skin combine to maintain the body's largest and most conspicuous organ is desired.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Maintains and propagates established cell lines, including cryopreserving viable stocks, monitoring for contamination, and cell line morphology Conduct routine cell culture screening experiments using ELISA, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy, immunostaining, and qPCR Prepare ex vivo tissue samples and cut cryo sections for slides Conduct routine image acquisition and analysis Prepare and monitor stocks of necessary reagents, solutions and supplies Document, compile, and analyze experimental data and report data to the team in oral and written reports Flexibility to assist with other functionalities to facilitate meeting project deadlines as needed WHAT WE SEEK:
Bachelor's degree in biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering or related field 0-1 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or beauty industry lab experience preferred Experienced with primary and immortalized mammalian cell culture The ideal candidate will have some experience with ELISA, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy, immunostaining, and qPCR.
Willingness to learn the preparation and handling of ex vivo tissue samples for histological and immune-based bioassay analysis Expertise in data management, analysis of large data sets, and statistics Highly observant, strong attention to detail and proven note taking skills Able to effectively communicate experimental results, challenges, and questions Ability to multitask and adapt to changing workflows in a fast-paced work environment We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices.
It is the policy of Arcaea to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.
This role is an on-site position located at our Boston headquarters.
Salary Range is:
$90-$105K We feel that it's important to point out the obvious here - there's a serious lack of diversity in both the scientific fields and beauty industry, and that needs to change.
Our goal is to help drive that change.
We are deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices, especially when it comes to growing our team.
Our culture promotes inclusion and embraces how rewarding it is to work with people from all walks of life.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! We're working with the powerful biological engineering platform at Ginkgo Bioworks, so we must remain mindful of the many ways our technology can - and will - impact people around the world.
Ginkgo and Arcaea care about how this platform and the products created are used.
Having a diverse team to build it gives us the best chance that it's something we'll be proud of as it continues to grow.
Therefore, it's critical that we incorporate the diverse voices and visions of all those who play a role in the future of biology in every industry.
We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices.
It is the policy of Arcaea to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that submit a resume to Arcaea must have a current executed Arcaea Agency Agreement executed by the Director, People Operations.
In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by an Arcaea Recruiter.
All resumes must be sent to the Arcaea Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, or you require religious accommodation, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact email protected .
Arcaea participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are creating pioneering ingredients, products, and stories accessible uniquely through biology.
Arcaea is building a new ingredient toolset for the beauty and personal care industry - one rooted in biotechnology with the aim of delivering radical performance and unparalleled sustainability that will also present new opportunities for storytelling.
This role will be critical to shaping and driving Arcaea's ethos around a biology-first future for the industry.
Our mission is to create the most consequential personal care ingredients and brands of this century.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and efficient research associate level cell biologist with some experience culturing and running experiments with mammalian cells.
This role will apply both simple and complex models of mammalian epidermal cell culture to model the responses of the skin to various stimuli.
The candidate will use molecular and imaging based techniques.
Additionally, the candidate will work together with the greater technical team to maintain a tidy, organized, and functional laboratory space.
This role is important to the establishment of Arcaea's internal skin biology research capabilities and reports to the scientist for skin biology.
An intrepid pioneering growth mindset with solid fundamentals in cell biology and an appreciation for how various cells and niches of the skin combine to maintain the body's largest and most conspicuous organ is desired.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Maintains and propagates established cell lines, including cryopreserving viable stocks, monitoring for contamination, and cell line morphology Conduct routine cell culture screening experiments using ELISA, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy, immunostaining, and qPCR Prepare ex vivo tissue samples and cut cryo sections for slides Conduct routine image acquisition and analysis Prepare and monitor stocks of necessary reagents, solutions and supplies Document, compile, and analyze experimental data and report data to the team in oral and written reports Flexibility to assist with other functionalities to facilitate meeting project deadlines as needed WHAT WE SEEK:
Bachelor's degree in biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering or related field 0-1 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or beauty industry lab experience preferred Experienced with primary and immortalized mammalian cell culture The ideal candidate will have some experience with ELISA, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy, immunostaining, and qPCR.
Willingness to learn the preparation and handling of ex vivo tissue samples for histological and immune-based bioassay analysis Expertise in data management, analysis of large data sets, and statistics Highly observant, strong attention to detail and proven note taking skills Able to effectively communicate experimental results, challenges, and questions Ability to multitask and adapt to changing workflows in a fast-paced work environment We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices.
It is the policy of Arcaea to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.
This role is an on-site position located at our Boston headquarters.
Salary Range is:
$90-$105K We feel that it's important to point out the obvious here - there's a serious lack of diversity in both the scientific fields and beauty industry, and that needs to change.
Our goal is to help drive that change.
We are deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices, especially when it comes to growing our team.
Our culture promotes inclusion and embraces how rewarding it is to work with people from all walks of life.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! We're working with the powerful biological engineering platform at Ginkgo Bioworks, so we must remain mindful of the many ways our technology can - and will - impact people around the world.
Ginkgo and Arcaea care about how this platform and the products created are used.
Having a diverse team to build it gives us the best chance that it's something we'll be proud of as it continues to grow.
Therefore, it's critical that we incorporate the diverse voices and visions of all those who play a role in the future of biology in every industry.
We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices.
It is the policy of Arcaea to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that submit a resume to Arcaea must have a current executed Arcaea Agency Agreement executed by the Director, People Operations.
In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by an Arcaea Recruiter.
All resumes must be sent to the Arcaea Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, or you require religious accommodation, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact email protected .
Arcaea participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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