Research Associate, Biology – a full‑time entry‑level bench scientist role in Anthropic's Life Sciences team located in San Francisco, CA. The position involves executing and troubleshooting molecular biology experiments, maintaining cell lines and reagents, and contributing to protocol development while working closely with senior scientists. Candidates should have hands‑on experience with PCR, cloning, cell culture, and basic bioinformatics, and be comfortable using AI tools like Claude to design experiments and analyze data.
Research Associate, Biology en Anthropic
San Francisco, CA
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Skills
- Have hands‑on research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Are proficient with foundational molecular biology techniques: PCR, gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, and plasmid preparation
- Have 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
- Are highly motivated, eager to learn, and energized by hands‑on bench work
- Are practical and resourceful — you'd rather find a way through than a reason it can't be done
- Listen carefully, take feedback well, ask good questions, and are comfortable when priorities shift quickly
- Are excited to use AI models as a tool at the bench to plan experiments, interpret data, and decide what to try next
- A 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
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
Technologies
PCRGel electrophoresisMolecular cloningPlasmid preparationAseptic techniqueBacterial cell cultureMammalian cell cultureNucleic acid extractionNucleic acid purificationNucleic acid quantificationProtein expression and purification (affinity, SEC, IEX)Enzyme kineticsFluorescence assaysAbsorbance assaysFRET assaysNext‑generation sequencing library preparationBioinformatics workflowsSequence analysisAlignmentPrimer designConstruct designAI models (e.g., Claude)
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