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onepot · 630 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco · On-site

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About onepot

Onepot AI offers automated synthesis of small molecules from basic building blocks using a unified, end-to-end process. It generates around fifty distinct compounds in a single workflow, eliminating the need for bespoke methods for each target. Backed by Speedinvest.

About the role

This is a hands-on position spanning chemical inventory, automated laboratory workflows, and general lab operations. You will work closely with our lab team, helping organize ongoing work and keeping accurate records of what was completed. Building block onboarding and inventory: Receive and onboard new chemical building blocks from external vendors. Verify materials and accompanying documentation, register and label them, and ensure they are stored correctly and available for use. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field, or equivalent practical laboratory experience
  • Prior hands-on experience in a chemical or biotechnology laboratory, including safe chemical handling, storage and accurate documentation
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable following written protocols, using digital inventory tools, and performing basic laboratory calculations
  • Ability to work independently after training, with sound judgment about when to ask for help
  • Experience with laboratory automation or chemical inventory management is preferred
More about this role

onepot combines AI, robotics, and chemistry to automate small-molecule synthesis. We’re building a team of chemists, engineers, and researchers working together to make chemical synthesis faster and more reliable.

We are looking for a research assistant to support and execute laboratory operations. Your work will help ensure that materials are ready, automated workflows run smoothly, and that the lab runs at maximum efficiency. This role will report to the Head of Laboratory Operations.

Working hours: 8 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (08:00–17:00), Pacific Time.

This is a hands-on position spanning chemical inventory, automated laboratory workflows, and general lab operations. You will work closely with our lab team, helping organize ongoing work and keeping accurate records of what was completed.

Building block onboarding and inventory: Receive and onboard new chemical building blocks from external vendors. Verify materials and accompanying documentation, register and label them, and ensure they are stored correctly and available for use.

Automated lab workflows: Prepare materials and consumables, set up and run established workflows involving automated liquid handling, and monitor their...

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