# Research Associate, Biology

**Company:** [Anthropic](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/anthropic)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $65k – $85k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pcr, Gel Electrophoresis, Molecular Cloning, Plasmid Preparation, Aseptic Technique, Cell Culture, Nucleic Acid Extraction, Protein Purification, Enzyme Kinetics, Next-Generation Sequencing, Bioinformatics
**Posted:** 2026-07-08

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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