Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate, Discovery Biology

Boston, MA

About the role

About Superluminal Medicines: Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding

the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.

About

the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate/Senior Research Associate with cell biology, assay development and screening experience to join our growing Biology team. The successful candidate is curious, self-driven and looking to expand their existing proficiencies in cell biology, assay development and screening to contribute to drug discovery programs. Key

Responsibilities: Perform routine mammalian cell culture and maintain mammalian cell lines. Execute routine cell-based assays to support early-stage drug discovery programs. Under the guidance of the manager, assist with the development and optimization of new cell-based assays for screening. Generate, analyze, document, and upload experimental data to company databases in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure compliance with established laboratory practices, SOPs, and company policies, including both wet lab and electronic data management

requirements. Minimum

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences discipline. Minimum of 1 year of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience Experience working with 384-well plate-based assay formats. Experience performing routine mammalian cell culture techniques. Experience with plate-based in vitro assays, including one or more of the following technologies: HTRF, luminescence, BRET, or Alpha assays. Experience executing cell-based assays, including assay optimization and routine screening campaigns. Basic understanding of early-stage drug discovery processes. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. Preferred

Qualifications: Experience with laboratory automation and/or semi-automated assay workflows Experience with cell-based assay development and optimization for high-throughput screening Experience in small molecule drug discovery

Benefits: Superluminal offers a comprehensive

benefits package that fully covers employees’ annual deductibles and monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) match program, a Massachusetts transportation subsidy, equity, unlimited paid time off, and both disability and life insurance. Equal Opportunity Statement: Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.

About Superluminal Medicines

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biological and chemical company accelerating new possibilities in drug discovery and development. Its platform quickly creates candidate-ready compounds using a comprehensive combination of deep biology and chemistry expertise, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. They leverage cutting-edge computational and machine-learning techniques to accelerate identifying and optimizing novel drug candidates. Their approach combines high-throughput experimental data with advanced algorithms to uncover therapeutic compounds faster and more efficiently than traditional methods.

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Job details

Location

Boston, MA

Company

NameSuperluminal Medicines
IndustryBiotech
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$158M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

RA Capital Management
Insight Partners
NNVentures
CCatalio Capital Management
Gaingels

Founders

CD

Cony D'Cruz

Co-Founder & CEO

Ajay Yekkirala

Ajay Yekkirala

Co-Founder & SVP, Head of Discovery

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.