BiomeSense

At-home biosensor with AI microbiome analytics

Research Associate - R&D

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Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, bioengineering, or a related field is required.
Hands-on experience with core microbiology techniques, nucleic acid extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and next-generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation is required.

Responsibilities

Execute and optimize microbiology protocols supporting nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and NGS in a high-throughput laboratory, following standard operating procedures carefully and maintaining speed without sacrificing work quality.
Collaborate with engineers and leadership to validate novel systems for microbial DNA stabilization, extraction, and purification.
Coordinate intake and processing of large quantities of partner samples accurately.
Clarify priorities or questions before beginning work and communicate proactively and confidently.
Design and conduct experiments with guidance from scientific leadership to retire technical risks, optimize protocols, and contribute to product innovation.
Maintain rigorous documentation that enables work to be replicated and reviewed, and adhere to established quality management systems such as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and design controls.
Provide daily progress updates throughout the experimental cycle, collaborate on results, flag risks early, and ask for assistance promptly.

Research Associate – R&D
Location: Chicago, IL (in-person)
Compensation: $60K – $80K salary + 0.1% - 0.2% equity + benefits

BiomeSense is a start-up revolutionizing human gut microbiome sampling and analysis, driving discovery, and enabling the development of microbiome-based precision medicine. Our innovative approach integrates two core advancements: hardware that facilitates daily microbiome sampling as a routine exercise, and AI-driven analytics to unlock novel datasets for biomarker discovery.

We are seeking a Research Associate to join our Research and Development team. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, is eager to develop technical skills in a dynamic environment, and contributes to our mission through reliable, high-quality laboratory execution.

Key Responsibilities

Execute and optimize microbiology protocols supporting nucleic acid extraction, PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), in a high-throughput laboratory environment, following current SOPs carefully and maintaining speed without sacrificing work quality
Collaborate closely with engineers and leadership to validate novel systems for microbial DNA stabilization, extraction, and purification
Accurately coordinate intake and processing of large quantities of partner samples
Demonstrate proactive & confident communication, clarifying priorities or questions before beginning work
Design and conduct experiments with guidance from scientific leadership to retire technical risks, optimize protocols and contribute to product innovation

Maintain rigorous documentation practices that allow work to be replicated and reviewed, and adhere to established quality management systems (e.g., GLP, design controls).
Effectively communicate throughout the experimental cycle – give daily progress updates, collaborate on results, flag risks early and ask for assistance promptly

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, bioengineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience with core microbiology techniques, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and NGS sample preparation
Highly organized, proactive, and dependable, excited by a high ownership, collaborative, and fast-paced setting
Receptive to direction and constructive feedback, with a willingness to apply what you learn and support team priorities

Hiring Process Note: We are a small team and we review all resumes, screening questions and assessment scores manually. However this focus on manual review limits our ability to respond to direct messages through LinkedIn and other channels. We appreciate your effort in applying and we thank you for your understanding.

About the Company

BiomeSense

At-home biosensor with AI microbiome analytics

BiomeSense offers a platform for gut microbiome analysis that combines an at-home biosensor for continuous monitoring with a cloud-based AI-powered analytics system. It enables longitudinal, low-cost data collection for clinical trials and consumer health, moving beyond single-time-point samples. The biosensor gathers microbiome-related data at home and transmits it to the cloud, where AI analyzes trends to generate insights. It differentiates itself by providing an integrated hardware-software solution for large-scale data collection, helping researchers and product developers accelerate precision medicine.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $5.4M
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2018

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