Position At A Glance

Location:Morrisville/RTP, NC – On-Site
Employment:Full-Time DMC Employee
Compensation:RA: $64,000 –$74,500 / SRA: $75,000 - $87,000 annually, based on experience and position level. 
Benefits:Full DMC Employee Benefits
Duration:12-Month Project Position
Anticipated Start:October 2026

About DMC Biotechnologies

DMC is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, CO, and RTP, NC. Our Dynamic Metabolic Control technology platform delivers robust and predictably scalable biocatalysts resulting in cost-competitive and sustainable processes for everyday chemicals. We are a multi-product bio-based chemical company, working ingeniously to reduce the cost of biochemicals for markets in animal feed, human nutrition, pharmaceutical materials, and chemical intermediates.

The Role

We are looking for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate to join our Analytical Chemistry team in Research Triangle Park, NC. This role will support the development and optimization of our high-throughput microbial engineering platform, from strain design and construction through testing and data analysis. Successful candidates will have experience performing routine analytical analyses. Hands-on HPLC/UPLC experience is required; LC/MS experience is preferred.

Please note that this position is supported by grant funding and is initially offered for a 12-month term, subject to the terms and duration of the grant.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine sample preparation, analysis, data reduction and reporting
• Adheres to written protocols and quality tracking
• Performs routine instrument maintenance and reports any repairs needed to Group Lead
• Maintains safe practices and work environments
• Keeps excellent laboratory records
• Prepares routine written and oral reporting of activities and results

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or related program
• 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience in a biotechnical environment
• Direct, hands-on experience in operation of HPLC/UPLC
• Quantitative, data-driven analysis of experimental results and an analytical mindset
• Experience in following, drafting, and/or revising detailed SOPs and protocols
• Capability to manage multiple workflows and experiments within a single day
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
• Must be a self-starter, motivated, scientifically curious, and collaborative
• Open to feedback and rigorous data review
• Flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operation of LC/MS
• Experience in plate-based colorimetric assays
• Experience in a regulated environment (CGMP,GLP,GCP)
• Electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) experience, especially LabGuru
• Experience in statistical analyses and Design of Experiments (DoE)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.

Research shows that women and people of color tend not to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified and apply to fewer senior-level positions. With that in mind, we encourage you to apply if you're not sure whether you meet our qualifications. We'd love to have the opportunity to consider you.