Research Assistant

Latent Labs

. Maintain mammalian cell cultures, including thawing, passaging, expansion, cryopreservation, and monitoring cell health .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining mammalian cell cultures and executing high-throughput assays while ensuring accurate data tracking and collaboration with scientific teams. Proficient in using electronic lab notebooks and familiar with relevant software tools for data analysis.

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Mammalian Cell Culture MaintenanceAseptic TechniqueHigh-Throughput AssaysAutomated Liquid HandlingFamiliarity With Benchling

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Hard Skills

Cell Viability AssessmentTransfectionMultiwell Plate AssaysFlow CytometryELISAFluorescence AssaysLuminescence AssaysMolecular CloningData Analysis Using ExcelPython

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Liquid HandlersPlate ReadersGraphPad Prism

Industry Keywords

Molecular BiologyCell BiologyBiochemistryLaboratory Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain mammalian cell cultures, including thawing, passaging, expansion, cryopreservation, and monitoring cell health
Prepare cells for screening experiments using consistent aseptic technique
Execute high-throughput, plate-based assays to evaluate protein activity using established protocols and appropriate controls
Support workflows in 96- and/or 384-well formats
Work with lead scientists to test assay conditions, assess reproducibility, and troubleshoot experimental issues
Operate liquid handlers, plate readers, and other screening equipment
Maintain accurate experimental records in Benchling or a similar electronic lab notebook
Track samples and share results with the team
Prepare reagents, maintain supplies, store deliveries, and organize shared equipment and workspaces
Collaborate with teammates to generate reliable, reproducible data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field with approximately 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience, or a master’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience
Experience maintaining mammalian cell lines, using aseptic technique, and assessing cell viability and culture quality
Experience with transfection is a plus
Familiarity with multiwell plate assays, multichannel pipetting, plate layouts, controls, and consistent sample handling
Experience with automated liquid handling
Experience with cell-based assays and one or more complementary techniques, such as flow cytometry, ELISA, fluorescence or luminescence assays, or molecular cloning
Comfort organizing and reviewing experimental data using Excel, GraphPad Prism, or similar tools
Familiarity with Benchling or other sample-tracking systems is a requirement
Familiarity with Python, or a willingness to learn, is a requirement
Ability to execute established protocols independently after training and work with lead scientists on unfamiliar methods or troubleshooting
Strong organization and attention to detail
Ability to work 5 days in-person in San Francisco

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private health insurance
Pension/401(K) contributions
Generous leave policies, including gender neutral parental leave
Hybrid working
Travel opportunities
Stimulating work environment
Opportunity to shape the future of synthetic biology through the application of breakthrough generative models