Research Associate/Associate Scientist, iPSC Biology

About Cellular Intelligence Cellular Intelligence (CI) is an AI-native TechBio company building a universal foundation model of cell signaling to understand, predict, and ultimately control cellular behavior, transforming biology from trial-and-error into an engineering discipline. We take a full-stack approach, generating perturbation data at over 1,000x the efficiency of conventional methods, capturing millions of time-resolved treatment combinations per experiment, and training large-scale models that generalize across contexts to enable rational protocol design for regenerative medicine, context-specific drug effect prediction, and systematic disease modeling. Our founding team includes repeat AI entrepreneur Dr. Micha Breakstone (Chorus.ai http://Chorus.ai, acquired for $575M), the Head of the Fundamental AI Group at MIT, and four professors from Harvard Medical School and the University of Washington, including the Chair of Genetics at Harvard, collectively holding five National Academy memberships. Based in Boston, CI has raised over $60M to date from Khosla Ventures, CZI, SciFi VC, and AMD Ventures, and is rapidly scaling its world-class team. Cellular Intelligence’s Core Values 1. We show up - fully accountable, all-in, doing whatever it takes 2. We act with urgency - swift, decisive, proactive 3. We support one another - collaborative, helpful, empathetic Location: Boston, MA Reports to: Principal Scientist, Biology About the role - Perform routine culture, maintenance, and differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) using aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques - Execute and optimize iPSC differentiation protocols to generate specific cell lineages and improve efficiency and reproducibility - Perform molecular biology experiments, including NGS library preparation and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) sample preparation - Conduct characterization of differentiated cells using immunohistochemistry, plate-based assays, and microscopy-based methods - Analyze and interpret experimental data and generate clear, reproducible datasets - Troubleshoot experiments and assist with protocol optimization under guidance from senior scientists - Maintain accurate documentation of experiments in electronic lab notebooks and contribute to SOP development and protocol documentation - Present experimental results at internal meetings and contribute to scientific discussions - Support general lab operations including inventory management and reagent preparation About you - BS or MS in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, stem cell biology, or a related biological field, with 2–4+ years of relevant research or industry experience - Experience with human iPSC culture and differentiation strongly preferred - Hands-on experience with NGS technologies, particularly RNA-seq or single-cell RNA-seq sample and library preparation - Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR, and nucleic acid handling - Experience characterizing differentiated cells using immunohistochemistry, plate-based assays, and microscopy-based methods - Familiarity with high-throughput assay formats - Strong experimental troubleshooting, data analysis, and documentation skills - Excellent organizational skills, scientific rigor, and attention to detail - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment - Strong communication skills and ability to clearly present experimental findings 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 and benefits package, including flexible work options 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! Cellular Intelligence is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.