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Generate Biomedicines is seeking a Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate to join our CryoEM Group in generating large-scale protein structural datasets. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of protein biochemistry and cutting-edge structural biology, contributing to our mission of accelerating drug discovery through advanced imaging technologies.
Here's how you will contribute:
- Perform protein purification, complexation, vitrification, and clipping, ensuring high-quality sample preparation for CryoEM.
- Load and operate CryoEM microscopes, executing data collection with automated workflows.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-throughput protein structure determination.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to process optimization.
- Document experimental data and report findings in internal databases.
- Interpret and troubleshoot experimental data, contributing to planning and prioritization of concurrent CryoEM experiments.
- Apply and refine data analysis methods; determine reliability of results and communicate findings in presentations or team meetings.
- Contribute to process optimization and implementation of new protocols.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- MSc in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 0-2+ years of experience, or a BSc in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with 2-4+ years of related experience.
- Hands-on experience in basic wet lab techniques, including pipetting, buffer preparation, and protein purification.
- Strong understanding of protein chemistry concepts, such as molarity, protein concentration, and buffer formulation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Familiarity with structural biology techniques and CryoEM sample preparation.
- Prior exposure to CryoEM workflows or microscope operation with SerialEM.
Who Will Love This Job:
- You’re excited to learn fast and build deep expertise in CryoEM and structural biology—this role offers hands-on training with advanced instrumentation, real ownership of experiments, and the chance to grow your technical skillset alongside experienced scientists.
Additional Information
On-site position at our Andover, MA CryoEM lab
Location: Andover, MA (On-site, 5 days/week)
About Generate Biomedicines
We are a clinical-stage generative biology company pioneering the AI revolution in drug design and development. We are advancing a new approach to drug creation—one grounded in the ability to design proteins with defined biological intent. By integrating machine learning with large-scale experimentation, this approach aims to reduce the uncertainty, time, and cost associated with developing protein-based medicines.
Founded in 2018, we are advancing a growing pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs across multiple disease areas and protein modalities. By unifying computational design and clinical development within a single operating model, we translate this approach into clinical-stage programs and are leading a shift from traditional drug discovery toward systematic drug generation.
At Generate:Biomedicines, we collaborate across disciplines in new ways to invent and innovate. We bring diverse perspectives to a shared goal of delivering better medicines to patients in need, faster, guided by our values and leadership behaviors.
Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,
The Role:
Generate Biomedicines is seeking a Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate to join our CryoEM Group in generating large-scale protein structural datasets. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of protein biochemistry and cutting-edge structural biology, contributing to our mission of accelerating drug discovery through advanced imaging technologies.
Here's how you will contribute:
- Perform protein purification, complexation, vitrification, and clipping, ensuring high-quality sample preparation for CryoEM.
- Load and operate CryoEM microscopes, executing data collection with automated workflows.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-throughput protein structure determination.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to process optimization.
- Document experimental data and report findings in internal databases.
- Interpret and troubleshoot experimental data, contributing to planning and prioritization of concurrent CryoEM experiments.
- Apply and refine data analysis methods; determine reliability of results and communicate findings in presentations or team meetings.
- Contribute to process optimization and implementation of new protocols.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- MSc in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 0-2+ years of experience, or a BSc in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with 2-4+ years of related experience.
- Hands-on experience in basic wet lab techniques, including pipetting, buffer preparation, and protein purification.
- Strong understanding of protein chemistry concepts, such as molarity, protein concentration, and buffer formulation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Familiarity with structural biology techniques and CryoEM sample preparation.
- Prior exposure to CryoEM workflows or microscope operation with SerialEM.
Who Will Love This Job:
- You’re excited to learn fast and build deep expertise in CryoEM and structural biology—this role offers hands-on training with advanced instrumentation, real ownership of experiments, and the chance to grow your technical skillset alongside experienced scientists.
Additional Information
On-site position at our Andover, MA CryoEM lab
Location: Andover, MA (On-site, 5 days/week)
About Generate Biomedicines
We are a clinical-stage generative biology company pioneering the AI revolution in drug design and development. We are advancing a new approach to drug creation—one grounded in the ability to design proteins with defined biological intent. By integrating machine learning with large-scale experimentation, this approach aims to reduce the uncertainty, time, and cost associated with developing protein-based medicines.
Founded in 2018, we are advancing a growing pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs across multiple disease areas and protein modalities. By unifying computational design and clinical development within a single operating model, we translate this approach into clinical-stage programs and are leading a shift from traditional drug discovery toward systematic drug generation.
At Generate:Biomedicines, we collaborate across disciplines in new ways to invent and innovate. We bring diverse perspectives to a shared goal of delivering better medicines to patients in need, faster, guided by our values and leadership behaviors.
Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Research Associate
Translate your NUS or NTU credentials precisely
U.S. hiring managers often can't assess Singapore-system degrees without context. Frame your honours year or research thesis in terms of the U.S. bachelor's-plus structure so the specialty occupation requirement reads as clearly met on your application.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Not every Research Associate posting requires a specific degree field. Check the O*NET profile for your SOC code before applying so you can confirm the role meets the H-1B1 visa specialty occupation standard and avoid employers who can't support the filing.
Target employers already filing Labor Condition Applications
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with active H-1B1 visa or H-1B visa LCA filing history in research roles. Employers who've filed before understand the DOL wage attestation process and won't stall when you raise sponsorship.
Raise sponsorship before the offer stage
H-1B1 visa requires employer attestation on the LCA, so waiting until the written offer to mention your visa status wastes both parties' time. Confirm in the second interview that the employer can file an LCA and is willing to sponsor.
Benchmark your salary against DOL prevailing wage data
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you enter the conversation knowing the floor your employer must attest to on the LCA.
Book your consulate appointment as soon as the LCA certifies
Once DOL certifies the LCA, typically within seven business days, schedule your U.S. consulate interview in Singapore immediately. Appointment slots can back up, and your start date depends on visa issuance, not LCA approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Associate role qualify for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as biology, chemistry, public health, economics, or a comparable discipline. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, the specialty occupation requirement may not be satisfied and the employer's LCA attestation could face scrutiny. Check the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code to confirm the degree-field requirement before applying.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for Research Associate roles?
The H-1B1 visa skips the lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS, which eliminates the months-long petition review stage. The annual cap is 5,400 for Singaporeans and has never filled, so timing your application around the consulate's appointment availability matters far more than the cap. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, meaning you can't pursue a green card while on H-1B1 status the way some H-1B holders do.
How do I find Research Associate employers who are familiar with H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Associate jobs by employers with documented LCA filing history in research-related SOC codes. Employers who've filed LCAs before, even under H-1B rather than H-1B1 visa, already understand DOL wage attestation requirements and are far less likely to withdraw an offer when the filing process becomes concrete.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my research position ends unexpectedly?
H-1B1 visa is employer-specific, so your status is tied to the sponsoring employer. If the position ends, you're out of status immediately with no statutory grace period built into the H-1B1 category the way the 60-day H-1B grace period works. You'd need to either find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an LCA before you begin working, or depart and re-enter under a new approved status. Plan ahead if your research contract has a defined end date.
Can my employer include a future research location in the LCA if the project site isn't confirmed yet?
The LCA must list all worksites where you'll perform work, including short-term assignments. If your research role involves fieldwork or multi-site data collection, your employer should either file a blanket LCA covering the general geographic area or plan to post LCA notices at each new worksite as required by DOL. Leaving a worksite off the LCA and later working there is a compliance violation for the employer.