Contractor, Research Associate II- CryoEM Andover, MA

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Contractor, Research Associate II- CryoEM

Andover, MA

About Generate Biomedicines

Generate : Biomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company – existing at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine – pioneering Generative Biology to create breakthrough medicines where novel therapeutics are computationally generated, instead of being discovered. The Company has built a machine learning-powered biomedicines platform with the potential to generate new drugs across a wide range of biologic modalities. This platform represents a potentially fundamental shift in what is possible in the field of biotherapeutic development.

We pursue this audacious vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions, with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

Generate : Biomedicines was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering and has received over $700 millionin funding, providing the resources to rapidly scale the organization. The Company has offices in Somerville and Andover, Massachusetts with 300+ employees.

The Role

Generate Biomedicines is seeking a Research Associate II to join our CryoEM Group in generating large-scale protein structural datasets. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of protein biochemistry and cutting-edge structural biology, contributing to our mission of accelerating drug discovery through advanced imaging technologies.

This is a full-time Contractor position budgeted through 12 / 19 / 2025. This position will be located in our Andover, MA location 5 days / week. We are offering an hourly rate of $40 per hour for a Research Associate II level and $35 per hour for a Research Associate I. Please see requirements below.

Here's How You Will Contribute

• Perform protein purification, complexation, vitrification, and clipping, ensuring high-quality sample preparation for CryoEM.
• Load and operate CryoEM microscopes, executing data collection with automated workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-throughput protein structure determination.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to process optimization.
• Document experimental data and report findings in internal databases.

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This role will be based in our CryoEM laboratory in Andover, MA.

If you're excited about applying your skills to protein structure determination and working with state-of-the-art CryoEM technologies, we encourage you to apply!

Generate : Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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Generate : Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Generate : Biomedicines or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Company's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Generate : Biomedicines and the Company will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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