# Research Associate, Sampling and DNA Extraction at Inari

- Company: Inari
- What the company does: Transform customer feedback into your next best product idea. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://useinari.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Associate
- Location: West Lafayette, IN
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $52K to $72K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://inari.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Inari_Careers/job/West-Lafayette-IN/Research-Associate--Sampling-and-DNA-Extraction_R-100080
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/inari-research-associate-sampling-and-dna-extraction/

## About the role

We are looking for a self-motivated Research Associate to support high-through-put sampling, molecular characterization and plant care activities across multiple projects within Early Product Development. This is a hands-on, lab-based role which requires the ability to work efficiently and troubleshoot. The right candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to deliver high-quality results on time.

## What they're looking for

- Associates or Bachelor’s in Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture or a related subject
- Experience handling and caring for crop plants such as soybean, maize, wheat
- Experience with aseptic technique in laminar flow and biocontainment hoods
- Familiarity with high throughput DNA and RNA extraction automation workflows
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent planning, organization, and execution skills