95K–120K USD / year
Research Associate, Biology
OtherHybrid — San Francisco, CA
Published on 2026-10-22
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About this role
Join Anthropic’s Life Sciences team as an early-career bench scientist helping establish its biology research program. Execute and troubleshoot hands-on experiments alongside senior scientists, using AI models as research tools; the role does not involve AI/ML model development.
About the company
Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.
The team
Life Sciences team
What you'll do
- Execute molecular biology and biochemistry experiments at the bench
- Maintain reproducible records and contribute to shared protocols
- Troubleshoot experiments, suggest adjustments, and present results
- Maintain cell lines, materials stocks, and reagent inventories
- Learn and adopt new techniques as projects evolve
What we're looking for
- Hands-on research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field
- Proficiency in PCR, gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, and plasmid preparation
- Experience with aseptic technique, bacterial or mammalian cell culture, and nucleic acid extraction, purification, and quantification
- Carefully follow, document, and adapt experimental protocols
- Motivated to learn and energized by hands-on bench work
- Resourceful, receptive to feedback, and comfortable with shifting priorities
- Interested in using AI models to plan experiments, interpret data, and choose next steps
Nice to have
- BS or MS in a relevant life sciences or engineering discipline
- Protein expression and purification experience
- Mammalian cell culture, transfection, and stable line maintenance experience
- Enzyme kinetics or quantitative biochemical assay development
- Next-generation sequencing library preparation experience
- Familiarity with bioinformatics workflows and molecular biology software
- Experience using AI tools in research
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Optional equity donation matching