Research Associate, Molecular Biology
Ansa Biotechnologies · Emeryville, CA
Posted 29 days ago · $88,200 - $96,600
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Ansa Biotechnologies's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Ansa Biotechnologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ansa Biotechnologies
- moderate 2 stale, 1 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
As a Research Associate at Ansa Biotechnologies, you will support early-stage product and process development in molecular biology. Your day-to-day tasks will include executing and analyzing experiments, performing DNA cloning and manipulation, conducting protein expression and purification, and developing protocols for enzymatic DNA synthesis workflows. You will work closely with scientists, adapting to shifting priorities and contributing to innovative solutions in biotechnology.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field
- 1–3 years of hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry)
- Strong foundational skills in DNA cloning, manipulation, and analysis
- Experience with protein purification and characterization techniques
- Meticulous attention to detail in experimental execution and documentation
- A proactive, can-do attitude
Nice to have
- Experience in a fast-paced startup or early-stage R&D environment
- Familiarity with process development, method optimization, or scale-up
- Exposure to enzymatic assays, enzyme engineering, or nucleic acid biochemistry
- Comfort working with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-moving R&D environment
- Experience with data analysis tools (Python, R, or similar)
What you get
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work on technology changing how DNA is made
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability to frequent changes in priorities
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