# Research Associate II, Production at Bighatbiosciences

> Onsite · United States · Junior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Abighatbiosciences%3A572977 (read 2026-11-13).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Bighatbiosciences](https://alderhq.app/companies/bighatbiosciences)
- Location text: San Mateo, CA, CA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: San Mateo, CA, CA")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-09
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://bighatbiosciences.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/e3cfeece-f7d5-4a4f-8c7d-02beabc281b5

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $88k–$100k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 363): p25 $63k, median $93k, p75 $125k

## Description (the employer's text)

The role: BigHat Biosciences is seeking a self-motivated individual for a Research Associate II, Production role to power our high-throughput, automated platform for antibody production and deep molecular characterization.

### Responsibilities

- Perform automated and manual high-throughput processing on the BigHat platform, including DNA preparation, protein expression, and protein characterization.
- Contribute to the scaling up of BigHat’s platform and production-grade data generation.
- Support BigHat’s Platform Reagents & Assay Support (PRAS) function by contributing to in-house reagent manufacturing efforts.
- Execute experiments to optimize the performance efficiency of BigHat’s platform.
- Keep a detailed record of all experiments using BigHat’s documentation tools, and clearly communicate results and challenges.
- Collaborate on the creation of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample processing.
- Collaborate closely with BigHat team members to identify, design, and implement critical process and operational improvements to production workflows and laboratory systems.
- Operate automated liquid handlers and analytical instruments to ensure all lab and platform operations run efficiently.
### Skills

- BS in Biology or Chemistry, with 2+ year(s) of industry experience
- Experience in process execution, laboratory method development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Ability and willingness to work specific workday schedules as needed, for example 7AM to 3PM or 10AM to 6PM.
- Hands-on experience with, or interest in, automated liquid handlers (e.g. Hamilton, OpenTrons, Tecan, Agilent systems). Experience with LIMS is a nice-to-have.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques and general lab practices.
- Efficient time management and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, in a dynamic start-up environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent record keeping abilities to document experimental work and analytical data.
- Nice-to-haves include previous experience working with barcoding systems, inventory tracking, and experience with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
### Benefits

The salary estimated for this position is $88,000 - $100,000 + bonus + options + benefits. Compensation will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of the offer.

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