Research Associate
AST
Summary
As a Research Associate, you will join a team of senior engineers, scientists, and computer scientists focused on developing and expanding our tissue processing and imaging product pipeline and providing high-quality 3D image data to customers via in-house operation of our flagship systems: SmartBatch+ and SmartSPIM.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Benchwork and execution of state-of-the-art tissue processing systems, imaging, and artificial intelligence algorithms to quantify tissue image data
- Manage multiple competing projects at one time
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout their entire project's lifecycle
- Work with other internal team members to build and improve processes
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in neurobiology, bioengineering, or relevant biological sciences
- A strong interest in working in a fast-growing life sciences start-up environment
- Prior experience at the bench designing experiments and protocols (preferred)
- Imaging experience (preferred)
Characteristics
- Energetic, adaptable, tenacious, and sincere
- Wants work to have a positive impact
- Solution-oriented: enjoys solving problems and providing solutions
- Communicates with clarity and can work in sync with the team
- About follow-through and delivery
- 'No task too small' attitude and impeccable work ethic
- Able to work under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in neurobiology, bioengineering, or relevant biological sciences
- Strong interest in working in a fast-growing life sciences start-up environment
- Prior experience at the bench designing experiments and protocols (preferred)
- Imaging experience (preferred)
- Energetic, adaptable, tenacious, and sincere
- Solution-oriented problem solver
- Communicates with clarity and works in sync with team
- Follow-through and delivery
- 'No task too small' attitude and impeccable work ethic
- Able to work under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Commuter Benefits
- 401(k)
- Snacks, Coffee & Office Lunches
Company overview
AST (Automated Systems of Tacoma) is a leading innovator in aseptic fill-finish machinery for sterile injectable applications and life sciences products. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, the company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and servicing highly automated processing equipment for pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With over 50 years of experience, AST provides innovative and flexible equipment solutions that meet stringent regulatory requirements for manufacturing ready-to-use nested vials, cartridges, and syringes. The company revolutionized the aseptic processing industry beginning in 2006 by leveraging its extensive experience and close customer relationships. AST's primary focus is on delivering reliable and flexible aseptic fill-finish machines that satisfy the most challenging product and regulatory demands in sterile injectable manufacturing. The company serves pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology firms, CDMOs, and compounding pharmacies with advanced automation solutions that ensure cGMP compliance and operational efficiency.