ROLE: Research Associate - Bioengineering

ABOUT ODDITY AND ODDITY LABS

ODDITY ($ODD) is a consumer-tech platform transforming the global beauty and wellness market. We deploy advanced technology, including molecular discovery, synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision to develop exceptional products and deliver consumers a superior experience. Our digital-first brands, IL Makiage and SpoiledChild, are rapidly disrupting the offline-dominated beauty and wellness industries around the world.

ODDITY LABS is our cutting-edge biotechnology R&D center, powering science-backed product innovation through the discovery and development of new molecules, probiotics, peptides, and other biological modalities. Unlike pharmaceuticals, ingredient innovation in the beauty and wellness industry has remained stagnant for decades.

We are deploying patented, proprietary technologies and capabilities, including AI-based molecule discovery and advanced phenotypic databases, to understand the biological mechanisms that drive cellular behavior and develop uniquely efficacious products for beauty and wellness applications. Innovations from ODDITY LABS will power game-changing products through ODDITY’s current brands, as well as future brands.

Our exceptional team is passionate about using biology and technology to disrupt consumers’ product expectations and shopping journeys, shifting millions of consumers from offline to online along the way. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, and agile, offering every team member the opportunity to drive a significant impact.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking to hire a Research Associate for ODDITY LABS. In this role, you will:

• Design, optimize, troubleshoot, execute, and analyze various experiments to support research & development (R&D) projects in our pipelines.
• Develop and execute assays (cellular and biochemical) for high-throughput screening and validating small molecule compounds, peptides, or other biological substances.
• Synthesize scientific literature into meaningful research questions that could translate into products addressing consumer pain points.
• Maintain and culture cell lines in support of multiple in vitro and ex vivo studies.
• Be accountable for achieving project milestones and objectives.
• Help develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain all other laboratory-related documents.
• Assist with maintaining routine lab operations including instrument calibration, QA/QC checks, laboratory ordering, and inventory.
• Stay apprised of trends across beauty and biotechnology and implement new technologies that may further enhance the capabilities of ODDITY LABS.
• Refine and continuously evolve existing pipelines to enable data-driven decision-making, acceleration through the proof-of-concept to product stages, and product validation pipelines.
• Foster a collaborative environment where a team of highly skilled and specialized colleagues can conduct biological and computational experiments, encouraging trust and effective decision-making.
• Contribute to promoting a unified office/laboratory culture by organizing and assisting in planning community-building activities.

WHO YOU ARE

• B.S. or higher in Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related major, with biological laboratory experience.
• You have experience (1-3 years) with mammalian cell culture, particularly experience with handling primary human cells. Experience with stem cells, iPSC differentiation, various culture substrates, and/or 3D models is a plus.
• You have strong time management and organizational skills, with an ability to thrive in multi-tasked and fast-paced environments.
• You are an independent thinker and a problem solver. You are excited to explore and learn new skills, consistently thinking out of the box and taking the initiative to take the next step without instruction.
• You are a hard worker, critical thinker, and have a strong attention to detail. You hold yourself to high standards and commit to maintaining ODDITY LABS’ high standards and scientific rigor.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• You are excellent at laboratory documentation practices and are proficient in MS Office software, especially Excel.
• You are excited about being a part of a fast-growing team and achieving incredible heights every single day and jumping in on ad hoc tasks to support overall company growth.
• You can thrive in a multi-disciplinary, matrixed environment.
• You are adaptable and a team player excited to work in diverse and evolving work environments. Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• You strive for continuous improvement and are committed to excellence in both your personal and professional growth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position will consider and sponsor candidates on a visa (OPT, STEM OPT, H1B, TN).
• This position is in-office in our Cambridge, Massachusetts, laboratory.
• Note: We’re currently hiring for many roles! Not the right fit, but interested in another position? Contact us.