Research Scientist

• Run and troubleshoot in vitro mammalian cell experiments
• Maintain mammalian cell culture systems
• Perform molecular biology workflows (DNA/RNA handling, plasmid preparation, transfection)
• Operate and interpret flow cytometry experiments
• Use microscopy and plate assays to quantify biological outcomes
• Distinguish biological signal from experimental artifact
• Document experiments clearly and structure datasets for interpretation
• Improve experimental protocols and laboratory workflows
• Run in vitro experiments in mammalian cell systems
• Use flow cytometry, microscopy, and plate-based assays to interpret biological responses
• Checking cell morphology before starting experiments
• Running delivery or transfection studies
• Preparing DNA and plating cells deliberately
• Adjusting timing or densities based on how cells behave in practice
• Reviewing gating strategies at the flow cytometer
• Interpreting fluorescence signals under the microscope
• Structuring experimental outputs so engineers can interpret results
• Repeating experiments when signals appear suspiciously clean

• Enjoy spending most of your time in the laboratory
• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture
• Comfortable running and interpreting flow cytometry experiments
• Experience with molecular biology workflows (DNA/RNA handling, plasmids, transfection)
• Have independently run experimental systems before
• Notice inconsistencies others overlook
• Care deeply about controls, reproducibility, and experimental clarity
• Stay steady when experiments fail and methodically improve them

• Curiosity about how physical technologies interact with biological systems
• Prior experience with electromagnetics is not required

Flexibility and work/life balance are built into how we operate