Lab Technician, Molecular Biology

About the Company

Adaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. We are building the infrastructure that gives AI agents access to the physical world, helping advance the era of agentic science.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular cloning workflows including PCR, Golden Gate and Gibson assembly, transformation, and colony screening
• Run protein expression across bacterial and/or mammalian systems and carry out protein purification and quality control
• Execute QC of constructs and proteins using gel/capillary electrophoresis, Sanger sequencing, and SDS-PAGE
• Run biophysical and functional characterization assays such as binding kinetics and thermostability
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and reaction mixes according to established SOPs
• Operate and support automated liquid handling and lab automation
• Track samples, inventory, and consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Document experimental parameters and results to ensure reproducibility and data integrity
• Contribute to troubleshooting and scaling molecular biology and protein production workflows

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science Engineering, or a related field
• At least 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology
• Proficiency with PCR, molecular cloning, transformation, DNA purification, and electrophoresis
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with protein expression and purification
• Exposure to protein characterization or binding assays (e.g. BLI, SPR, ELISA)
• Experience with laboratory automation or liquid handling systems