Associate Scientist

Responsibilities

• Support routine expansion, maintenance, and characterization of primary human cell cultures using aseptic technique
• Assist with 3D tissue seeding, maintenance, feeding, harvesting, and downstream processing workflows
• Execute routine molecular and cellular assays including ELISAs, flow cytometry, cell digestions, fixations, and staining
• Monitor and supervise automated workflows during scheduled operating windows
• Interface with robotics and hardware teams to troubleshoot workflow issues and improve platform reliability
• Collaborate with scientists across bioengineering, biology, automation, and computational teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, biology, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, or related life sciences field
• 1-3 years of prior industry experience
• Hands-on experience with sterile mammalian cell culture techniques
• Familiarity with standard wet-lab molecular and cellular biology assays
• Ability to work a shifted schedule (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with primary human cells or 3D cell culture systems (organoids, spheroids, organ-on-chip)
• Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, immunostaining, or fluorescence imaging
• Exposure to automated laboratory systems or liquid handling robotics

About the Company

Vivodyne creates human data before clinical trials by testing on large, lab-grown human organ tissues at massive scale, driving technological advancement at the convergence of novel biology, robotics, and AI.