SRA / Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

About Somite.ai

Somite.ai is a venture-backed company transforming stem cell biology with AI. We recently raised over $47 million in a Series A funding round, bringing our total funding to about $60 million. Just as LLMs revolutionized human language, we’re decoding the language of cells—how they communicate and decide their fate—using vast amounts of in-house generated data. Our AI models enable precise control over cell behavior, unlocking the potential to engineer therapies for diseases like diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and muscular dystrophies. Our platform, DeltaStem, accelerates therapy creation and continually improves through data-driven insights.

Founded by Dr. Micha Breakstone, a serial AI entrepreneur from MIT, and three Harvard Medical School professors, including the Chair of Genetics, Somite.ai is at the forefront of a new era in healthcare.

Location: Boston

Click the following links to learn more about Somite:

https://x.com/SomiteAi/status/1922284999891472808

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2025/05/13/somite-ai-raises-47m-series-a-to-reinvent-cell-replacement-therapy/

Click the following link to Apply:

https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/somite-ai?utm_source=LinkedIn+Manual+Posting

About the Role:

Somite seeks a highly motivated individual to join our Technical Development team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, CMC, his person will play a key role in the development and routine execution of analytical methods including flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, morphometry, qPCR, and cell-based potency assays. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing data, and documentation within an electronic laboratory notebook. This is a hands-on role requiring expertise in mammalian cell culture and analytical methods relevant to cell therapy. This role requires the ability to be onsite in the lab Monday through Friday and may include occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities:

● Execute experimental studies to optimize specificity, sensitivity, precision, accuracy, and/or linearity of analytical methods.

● Analyze and interpret experimental data, contributing to the development of robust and reliable assays.

● Troubleshoot assay development and instrument operation issues as they arise.

● Document assay development activities in detailed protocols and reports in an electronic lab notebook (Benchling).

● Compose method procedures and train team members on new assays.

● Run assays on samples generated during platform development studies.

● Present experimental results and updates to internal teams.

● Assist with general laboratory tasks as needed to ensure efficient operations.

● Able to work occasional weekends.

● Exhibit Somite’s Core Values.

Qualifications:

● B.S. in Biology or a related scientific discipline with at least 5 years of experience in drug development laboratory setting(s).

● Familiarity with mammalian cell culture techniques, including experience with various cell types (e.g., iPSCs and differentiated phenotypes thereof).

● Experience building analytical methods such as flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, qPCR, and cell-based potency assays.

● Experience with electronic laboratory notebook (experience with Benchling is ideal).

● Must be an adaptable team player prepared to work in, and embrace, a team-based culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with assay development principles and considerations for method qualification.

● Experience working in an early-stage company or a startup environment.

Somite.ai’s Core Values:

· We show up – fully accountable, all-in, doing whatever it takes

· We act with urgency – swift, decisive, proactive

· We support one another – collaborative, helpful, empathetic

Click the following link to Apply:

https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/somite-ai?utm_source=LinkedIn+Manual+Posting

Benefits:

● Take a technical leadership role with a mission-driven company with the potential to significantly impact the lives of millions.

● Work alongside a talented and passionate team at the forefront of AI and cellular biology.

● Contribute to the development of groundbreaking therapies that address significant unmet medical needs.

● Enjoy a competitive salary / benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Exceptional candidates who demonstrate outstanding capabilities and potential will be considered, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.

Join us and help unlock the full potential of AI for the benefit of human health!