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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Arc Institute's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 64% of Arc Institute's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Arc Institute
- high 25 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Arc Institute's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Arc Institute.
About this role
The Research Associate II position at Horns Lab involves developing platform technologies for monitoring and manipulating cells in living animals. The role includes hands-on work with molecular biology techniques, viral vector production, and in vivo models, while collaborating with scientists in synthetic biology and genomics. This position is ideal for candidates aiming to pursue a PhD, as it offers opportunities to design projects and co-author papers.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- BS/MS or equivalent professional experience in cell & molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or similar field
- 2+ years of relevant experience in an academic or industry setting
- Extensive hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques, such as cloning, PCR, qPCR, or plasmid preparation
- Proficiency with mammalian cell culture and transfections
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice to have
- NGS library preparation
- AAV production, purification, and titering
- Hands-on experience with rodent work, including handling and procedures
- Experience with mouse disease models
- Ability to analyze large and complex data sets using Python, R, or similar tools
Worth weighing
- The base salary is $75,900, which does not include benefits or other forms of compensation.
- The position requires a minimum 2-year commitment, which may limit flexibility for other opportunities.
- The role involves working with animals, which may not be suitable for all candidates.
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Listed by Arc Institute on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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