Associate Scientist I (SST)
Nomic
Summary
The SST Associate Scientist I shall assist other SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties and be responsible for ensuring quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.
Job description
Responsibilities and Duties
- Communicate effectively internally and externally
- Work cooperatively
- Propose and communicate process improvements for technical area
- Participate in general laboratory maintenance
- Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion in all processes in a given area
- Follow work instructions and direct sample flow for efficiency
- Perform sample analysis and document results
- Participate in lab and equipment maintenance
- Communicate inventory needs to appropriate staff
- Communicate sample/test issues to appropriate responsible manager
- Identify and report any opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality
- Perform assigned tasks according to company procedures and work instructions in the most cost-effective way
- May be required to sit for 8 hours; may be required to stand for 8 hours
Specific Duties
- Ensure ALL goals are met for the day and encourage others to meet their goals
- Perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow AOSA, Canada, or ISTA rules depending on testing requested
- Perform tasks as defined by lab manager
- Drive the process and motivate individuals to get the work done
- Ensure consistent and repeatable results in a timely fashion
- Propose and communicate process improvements for planting and/or evaluation
- Evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests)
- Maintain appropriate inventory and organize supplies
- Based on years of experience, guide or assist newer staff with questions
- Direct newer staff in the right direction if the answer is unknown
- Ensure accurate and efficient execution of work instructions
- Minimize mistakes made throughout the workday/week
- Maintain a reliable work schedule
- During October through March, may be requested to work at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager in maintaining the SST lab
Requirements
- High school education and science aptitude
- Within a commutable distance of the worksite location
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists is recommended
- Ability to sit and stand for multiple hours
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
Company overview
Nomic Bio is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in next-generation proteomics technology, often described as doing for proteins what Illumina has done for DNA. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Nomic has developed the revolutionary nELISA platform that enables large-scale, quantitative, and cost-effective protein profiling. The company's mission is to make proteomics accessible, scalable, and routine for modern biology, empowering scientists to extend lives through advanced protein measurement technologies. Nomic's proprietary technology combines DNA nanotechnology with high-throughput bead-based multiplexing to deliver exquisite specificity at scale, enabling researchers to profile over 1,000 proteins simultaneously with absolute quantification. The company has raised over $63 million in funding, including a $42 million Series B round in 2024, and serves over 75 companies spanning top pharmaceutical firms, innovative biotechs, and prestigious research institutes. Nomic's platform has already been used to profile more than 400,000 samples and over 100 million proteins, accelerating drug discovery and biomarker development across therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience.