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AnthropicAnthropicSan Francisco, CA

Research Associate, Biology

Hands-on bench scientist executing molecular biology and biochemistry experiments to support AI-accelerated biological discoveries. Requires foundational lab skills in PCR, cloning, cell culture, and protocol execution; BS/MS preferred.

65k – 85k/yr
HybridEntry levelOther

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute molecular biology and biochemistry experiments at the bench under the direction of senior scientists
  • Maintain meticulous, reproducible records and contribute to shared protocols
  • Troubleshoot experiments, propose adjustments, and present results clearly in group meetings
  • Maintain mammalian and bacterial cell lines, materials stocks, and reagent inventories
  • Learn and adopt new techniques rapidly as projects evolve, with training provided

Minimum Qualifications

  • Hands-on research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field
  • Proficient with foundational molecular biology techniques: PCR, gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, and plasmid preparation
  • Experience with aseptic technique and bacterial or mammalian cell culture, and with nucleic acid extraction, purification, and quantification
  • Follow, document, and adapt experimental protocols with care and precision
  • Highly motivated, eager to learn, and energized by hands-on bench work
  • Practical and resourceful
  • Listen carefully, take feedback well, ask good questions, and are comfortable when priorities shift quickly
  • Excited to use AI models as a tool at the bench to plan experiments, interpret data, and decide what to try next

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemical biology, microbiology, bioengineering, or a related discipline
  • Protein expression and purification experience (e.g., affinity, SEC, IEX)
  • Mammalian cell culture experience, including transfection and stable line maintenance
  • Enzyme kinetics or quantitative biochemical assay development (fluorescence, absorbance, FRET)
  • Next-generation sequencing library preparation experience
  • Familiarity with common bioinformatics workflows and molecular biology software (e.g., sequence analysis, alignment, primer and construct design)
  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude in a research setting — for literature review, protocol drafting, data interpretation, or experimental troubleshooting

Skills

Molecular BiologyBiochemistryPcrGel ElectrophoresisMolecular CloningPlasmid PreparationAseptic TechniqueCell CultureNucleic Acid ExtractionProtein PurificationEnzyme KineticsNext-Generation SequencingBioinformatics

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