Research Assistant II/III

Research Assistant II/III – CuSTOM Accelerator at Centre for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine

What if you could work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, surgeons, engineers, and entrepreneurs united by a shared goal of accelerating discovery and translating organoid technology from bench-to-bedside?

At CuSTOM Accelerator, we operate at the intersection of academia and industry to develop organoid-based platforms that bridge preclinical and clinical research. Our work is advancing personalized medicine, improving patient outcomes, and redefining how drug discovery is performed with laboratory automation, high-throughput workflows, and AI-driven analytics playing a vital role.

We are looking for a curious and adaptable scientist or engineer who is eager to work across disciplines and contribute to shaping the future of automated organoid research.

What You Will Do

This is a lab-based role focused on integrating laboratory automation and data-driven analytics into organoid research workflows. You will work with existing automated systems while contributing to the design and implementation of new scalable processes.

• Develop and maintain scripts for processing imaging data and other structured datasets
• Operate and maintain automation platforms including robotic arms, liquid handlers, and high-content imaging systems.
• Translate manual experimental processes into scalable, reproducible automated workflows
• Design and implement protocols for high-throughput organoid generation and monitoring
• Troubleshoot automation systems, workflows, and experimental challenges

This role involves close collaboration with project investigators, key industry partners, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biology, or a related field
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Experience with programming, scripting, or automation software (e.g., scheduler tools, instrument control software)
• Candidates should demonstrate strong aptitude to quickly gain proficiency in working with automation systems.
• Research Assistant II: Bachelor’s degree with relevant academic training or limited hands-on experience in instrumentation, image/signal processing, or data analytics
• Research Assistant III: Bachelor’s degree with relevant academic training or Master’s degree with experience in automation, bioengineering, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory automation platforms (e.g., liquid handlers, robotics, high-content confocal microscopy systems)
• Experience translating manual laboratory workflows into automated processes
• Experience with stem cell culture or 3D biology
• Familiarity with advanced AI methods for image processing, segmentation, classification, and validation
• Familiarity with multimodal analyses with various formats of datasets

Why Join CuSTOM Accelerator?

CuSTOM Accelerator is a state-of-the-art lab focused on bridging academic discovery and industry application through organoid-based technologies. Our work enables predictive preclinical models, accelerates drug development, and advances personalized medicine.

You will work in a highly collaborative, innovative environment with access to advanced automation infrastructure and the opportunity to contribute to impactful translational science.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their CV and a brief statement of interest to [email protected].

Additional Information

CuSTOM site: Center for Stem Cell & Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM)

CuSTOM Accelerator: CuSTOM Accelerator