Research Associate (Full-time/part-time)

Job Description

About Amulet

At Amulet we are shining a light on invisible threats in our food system to create a safer and healthier world. We have two brands: Allergy Amulet, for consumer food allergen detection, and Amulet Scientific, for enterprise food safety detection.

About This Role

We’re seeking a candidate to assist with the company’s research and development efforts. This individual will work closely with the team’s scientists and experts in the company’s lab, and will design, run, and analyze benchtop experiments. This candidate will be based in our Boston, MA location. Full-time and part-time roles will be considered.

In addition to a competitive salary and working with a passionate team that loves what they do, this individual will have flexibility and autonomy to shape and define this role based on their strengths and areas of interest.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and safety practices

  • A strong interest in chemistry, biology, and sensor design and development

  • High integrity and professionalism

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Designing and performing laboratory tests, including synthesis and analysis

  • Researching relevant literature and staying up-to-date with the state of the field

  • Summarizing and presenting results to our team of scientists

  • Supervising chemical hygiene, storage, and inventory

Requirements:

  • Must have completed at least two years toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science, technology, or related field

  • Must have taken two semesters of upper-level chemistry or biology and lab courses

Preferred Experiences and Skills:

  • Experience in ligand binding assays

  • Experience with the Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

  • Background in programming

  • Prior work with a start-up or early-stage biotech company

If you believe you are a good fit, please send a resume and any other relevant information to jobs@amulet-inc.com with the subject line Research Associate.

Amulet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. As a team of many geographies, we operate with high levels of trust, autonomy, and ownership. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.