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Stealth Startup About Satomic Satomic’s mission is to close the gap from idea to molecule with faster navigation of chemical space. We are building an automated chemistry platform that integrates laboratory robotics, software, and AI to transform small-molecule synthesis and drug discovery. As an early-stage startup, we are not only building the technology but also the playbooks, partnerships, and culture that will shape a new paradigm for drug discovery and chemistry at scale. Building an enduring company requires both world-class execution and the courage to chart a course through uncertainty in these early days. About The Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Research Associate
or
Senior Research Associate
to join our chemistry team. The successful candidate will support laboratory operations, prepare and analyze chemical samples, and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Expected Outcomes By Day 30, You Will Have Become familiar with lab workflows and safety procedures Completed safety and compliance training Demonstrated your ability to follow SOPs for chemical solution preparation and instrumentation usage Shadowed senior staff to support the generation of a chemical dataset to contribute to a predictive model in collaboration with our Platform team. By Day 90, You Will Have The ability to independently operate all laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and automation. Learned how to prepare common solvents, buffers, and chemical solutions and appropriately document their use. Generated data to support the discovery of automated chemical reaction conditions. Shown competence in maintaining chemical inventory and shared instrumentation. By Year 1, You Will Have Begun running routine experiments independently across both synthetic and analytical workflows Demonstrated reliability in maintenance and basic troubleshooting of chemistry instrumentation. Taken independent ownership of chemical and consumable inventory management Assisted in developing SOPs for lab processes. Demonstrated strong lab citizenship for new staff By Year 5, You Will Have Become a recognized technical expert in one or more core chemistry workflows. Served as a go-to resource for troubleshooting instrumentation and training new laboratory staff. Taken increasing ownership of experimental design and execution under the guidance of senior scientists. Demonstrated leadership in laboratory culture and safety. Key Responsibilities Perform routine chemistry lab tasks following established SOPs. Prepare and label chemical solutions, mobile phases, buffers, and reagents accurately Maintain chemical and consumable inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies. Assist in larger synthetic, analytical, or purification workflows under the guidance of senior staff. Collect, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of experimental data Support general lab operations, including safety inspections, chemical tracking, and waste disposal. Qualifications BS in chemistry or related field and 0-2 years of relevant work experience. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Familiarity with standard chemistry laboratory techniques and equipment. Commitment to laboratory safety and chemical hygiene. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment. Hands-on experience with chromatography, mass spectrometry, liquid handlers, and laboratory automation preferred Prior experience preparing and handling air-sensitive or hazardous reagents. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in a laboratory setting. Overview of Satomic's Interview Process 15-minute phone screen: the hiring manager will contact you to schedule a 10-15 minute, non-evaluative call to give you a sense of what to expect and answer process questions. 3 x 45 minute interviews: the hiring manager will coordinate a block where you can have three 45 minute interviews back to back with different members of the Satomic team, who will ask questions about your past experience and fit for the role. 90 minute final round: candidates that are selected for the final round will be asked to present on their past work relevant to the open position (45 minutes) and discuss a representative scenario ("case study") live with the interview panel (45 minutes). The scenario will be given to the candidate prior to the final interview. Why Join Satomic? Join a team tackling frontier challenges in chemistry and the biggest bottleneck in drug discovery – an opportunity to shape not just Satomic, but the future of how molecules are discovered and made. Diversity & Inclusion We know there’s a serious lack of diversity in our industry, and that needs to change. At Satomic, we’re committed to helping drive that change. Our culture is built on inclusion, humility, humanity, and ingenuity—values that guide how we work with one another and how we approach the challenges of scaling science. We believe that bringing together people with diverse perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking is not just the right thing to do, but makes us stronger: we want every member of our team to feel they belong and can do the best work of their career here. Our mission is to close the gap from idea to molecule. That mission carries responsibility: the chemistry we enable can accelerate access to life-changing medicines and technologies, but it can also pose risks if used carelessly. We’re not agnostic to how our platform is applied—we care deeply about ensuring it is used for good. Building a team of diverse and thoughtful voices gives us the best chance of delivering a platform that not only advances the future of chemistry and drug discovery, but does so responsibly and with lasting positive impact on our world. Seniority level
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Research Assistant - Chemistry
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Stealth Startup About Satomic Satomic’s mission is to close the gap from idea to molecule with faster navigation of chemical space. We are building an automated chemistry platform that integrates laboratory robotics, software, and AI to transform small-molecule synthesis and drug discovery. As an early-stage startup, we are not only building the technology but also the playbooks, partnerships, and culture that will shape a new paradigm for drug discovery and chemistry at scale. Building an enduring company requires both world-class execution and the courage to chart a course through uncertainty in these early days. About The Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Research Associate
or
Senior Research Associate
to join our chemistry team. The successful candidate will support laboratory operations, prepare and analyze chemical samples, and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Expected Outcomes By Day 30, You Will Have Become familiar with lab workflows and safety procedures Completed safety and compliance training Demonstrated your ability to follow SOPs for chemical solution preparation and instrumentation usage Shadowed senior staff to support the generation of a chemical dataset to contribute to a predictive model in collaboration with our Platform team. By Day 90, You Will Have The ability to independently operate all laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and automation. Learned how to prepare common solvents, buffers, and chemical solutions and appropriately document their use. Generated data to support the discovery of automated chemical reaction conditions. Shown competence in maintaining chemical inventory and shared instrumentation. By Year 1, You Will Have Begun running routine experiments independently across both synthetic and analytical workflows Demonstrated reliability in maintenance and basic troubleshooting of chemistry instrumentation. Taken independent ownership of chemical and consumable inventory management Assisted in developing SOPs for lab processes. Demonstrated strong lab citizenship for new staff By Year 5, You Will Have Become a recognized technical expert in one or more core chemistry workflows. Served as a go-to resource for troubleshooting instrumentation and training new laboratory staff. Taken increasing ownership of experimental design and execution under the guidance of senior scientists. Demonstrated leadership in laboratory culture and safety. Key Responsibilities Perform routine chemistry lab tasks following established SOPs. Prepare and label chemical solutions, mobile phases, buffers, and reagents accurately Maintain chemical and consumable inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies. Assist in larger synthetic, analytical, or purification workflows under the guidance of senior staff. Collect, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of experimental data Support general lab operations, including safety inspections, chemical tracking, and waste disposal. Qualifications BS in chemistry or related field and 0-2 years of relevant work experience. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Familiarity with standard chemistry laboratory techniques and equipment. Commitment to laboratory safety and chemical hygiene. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment. Hands-on experience with chromatography, mass spectrometry, liquid handlers, and laboratory automation preferred Prior experience preparing and handling air-sensitive or hazardous reagents. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in a laboratory setting. Overview of Satomic's Interview Process 15-minute phone screen: the hiring manager will contact you to schedule a 10-15 minute, non-evaluative call to give you a sense of what to expect and answer process questions. 3 x 45 minute interviews: the hiring manager will coordinate a block where you can have three 45 minute interviews back to back with different members of the Satomic team, who will ask questions about your past experience and fit for the role. 90 minute final round: candidates that are selected for the final round will be asked to present on their past work relevant to the open position (45 minutes) and discuss a representative scenario ("case study") live with the interview panel (45 minutes). The scenario will be given to the candidate prior to the final interview. Why Join Satomic? Join a team tackling frontier challenges in chemistry and the biggest bottleneck in drug discovery – an opportunity to shape not just Satomic, but the future of how molecules are discovered and made. Diversity & Inclusion We know there’s a serious lack of diversity in our industry, and that needs to change. At Satomic, we’re committed to helping drive that change. Our culture is built on inclusion, humility, humanity, and ingenuity—values that guide how we work with one another and how we approach the challenges of scaling science. We believe that bringing together people with diverse perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking is not just the right thing to do, but makes us stronger: we want every member of our team to feel they belong and can do the best work of their career here. Our mission is to close the gap from idea to molecule. That mission carries responsibility: the chemistry we enable can accelerate access to life-changing medicines and technologies, but it can also pose risks if used carelessly. We’re not agnostic to how our platform is applied—we care deeply about ensuring it is used for good. Building a team of diverse and thoughtful voices gives us the best chance of delivering a platform that not only advances the future of chemistry and drug discovery, but does so responsibly and with lasting positive impact on our world. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stealth Startup by 2x Get notified about new Research Assistant jobs in
San Diego, CA . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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