Research Associate, Molecular Biology

pbAdaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. /b /p pWe're entering the era of agentic science where AI models can now design novel proteins, propose hypotheses, and iterate on experimental results. But they can't run the experiments themselves - that's still a manual, months-long process. We're building the infrastructure that gives AI agents access to the physical world. /p pWe are one of the fastest growing biotech companies, trusted by leading biopharmas, frontier AI labs, and the techbio companies pushing the field forward. This is a rare chance to help advance some of the most important work happening in biotech today. /p pOur automated lab is powered by a deep software + hardware stack: lab instruments worth millions of USD reverse-engineered into API-controllable hardware, dozens of devices orchestrated through complex workflows, full observability on everything that happens in the lab, processing pipelines for messy physical-world data, and AI systems that troubleshoot production results and accelerate assay development. /p pWe’re growing rapidly and are hiring for talented people to scale and support the massive demand for AI-driven wet lab experimentation. /p h3About the Role /h3 pYou'll work in our biology production team running protein expression, DNA assembly, and characterization workflows. /p pWe run thousands of constructs per week across cell-free and cell-based expression systems, high-throughput DNA synthesis and assembly, and binding/stability characterization (BLI, SPR, enzymatic assays). /p h3What You'll Do /h3 ul lipRun protein expression workflows: cell-free (PURE, lysate-based), E. coli, and potentially mammalian systems. /p /li lipExecute DNA synthesis and assembly protocols at high throughput: PCR, Golden Gate, Gibson. /p /li lipRun binding and characterization assays: BLI, SPR, thermostability, enzyme activity, developability assays. /p /li lipTroubleshoot when proteins don't express, misfold, or aggregate. /p /li lipPrepare reagents, manage samples, and track experiments in LabOS. /p /li lipAnalyze experimental data: expression gels, chromatograms, binding curves. /p /li lipWork with the automation team to adapt bench protocols for robotic workflows. /p /li /ul h3What We're Looking For /h3 ul lipBSc / MSc in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a relevant field. Hands-on bench time matters more than the degree. /p /li lipPractical molecular biology skills: PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification. You've done these yourself, not just read about them. /p /li lipProtein expression experience. You've expressed recombinant proteins in at least one system and understand the basics. /p /li lipExperience with DNA assembly methods (Golden Gate, Gibson, restriction cloning). High-throughput experience is a plus. /p /li lipFamiliarity with biophysical and analytical characterization techniques. We use BLI, SPR, plate reader assays, nanoDSF, HPLC-SEC, and CE-SDS. You don't need all of them, but you should have hands-on experience with at least a few. /p /li lipComfortable scripting in Python or similar. You don't need to be a software engineer, but you should be able to write a script to parse data, generate plate maps, or automate a repetitive analysis. /p /li lipOrganized and precise. Hundreds of constructs per week means you track everything and follow protocols exactly. /p /li lipStrong work ethic. Experiments don't always finish at 6pm. /p /li lipComfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and you figure things out yourself. /p /li /ul h3Details /h3 ul lipbLocation: /b Lausanne, Switzerland (on-site) /p /li lipbType: /b Full time /p /li lipbStart date: /b ASAP /p /li /ul pbApplication deadline /b /p pWe are reviewing applicants on a rolling basis. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr