Research Associate, Bioengineering

WHO WE ARE

ODDITY is a consumer tech company that builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt the offline-dominated beauty and wellness industries. The company serves over 40 million users with its AI-driven online platform, deploying data science to identify consumer needs, and developing solutions in the form of beauty and wellness products. ODDITY owns IL MAKIAGE, SpoiledChild, and medical-grade skincare and telehealth platform METHODIQ. 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 the ODDITY LABS will power game-changing products through ODDITY’s current brands, as well as future brands

.ODDITY operates with business headquarters in New York City, an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel, and a biotechnology lab in Boston. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, agile, and offers every team member the opportunity to drive a big impact

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THE RO

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We are seeking a Research Associate to be the hands-on technical anchor for dermatology assay workflows — executing, optimizing, and documenting experiments that support target validation, screening, and translational substantiation. You will work closely with PhD scientists, owning day-to-day bench execution while contributing protocol improvements and training junior staff. This is a high-skill, high-autonomy RA role. Success is measured by reproducible data, assay reliability, and the quality of experimental support you provide to discovery teams.. In this role, you wi

• ll:Execute and troubleshoot cell-based, biochemical, and phenotypic assays: ELISA, MSD, HTRF/TR-FRET, qPCR, reporter gene assays, viability/cytotoxicity, and flow cytomet
• ry.Run in vitro safety packages including genotoxicity, phototoxicity, sensitization, and irritation screens under established SO
• Ps.Support ex vivo human skin explant studies: tissue handling, sample preparation, endpoint readouts, and coordination with analytical partne
• rs.Assist with IVPT / Franz diffusion experiments: chamber setup, sampling, permeation sample handling, and LC/MS handoff logisti
• cs.Maintain cell lines, reagents, and lab inventory; ensure experiments meet QC and traceability standar
• ds.Optimize existing protocols for throughput, reproducibility, and cost efficien
• cy.Draft and maintain SOPs, ELN entries, and raw data packages suitable for internal review and external partner hando
• ff.Perform basic data analysis and figure preparation for scientist-led program updat
• es.Flag experimental anomalies, propose troubleshooting paths, and document deviatio
• ns.Support an environment that enables a staff of highly skilled and specialized peers to perform biological and computational experiments and promote trust and decision-maki
• ng.Contribute to promoting a unified office/laboratory culture by organizing and assisting in planning community-building activiti
• es.Ensure a clean and safe environment for all laboratory personnel. Enforce and support universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment for all laboratory personn

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WHO YOU

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  Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, bioengineering, chemistry, or related field (Master's prefer
• red).2-3 years of hands-on industry or academic laboratory experience in cell/molecular bio
• logy.Demonstrated proficiency in multiplex immunoassays, qPCR, and cell-based screening — not solely maintenance-level techni
• ques.Proven expertise with functional assays including reporter cell lines, flow-cytometry, ELISA, cytokine profiling, biochemical assays, and fluorescence imaging.Experience with documentation discipline: ELNs, lab notebooks, SOP adherence, and reproducible experimental rec
• ords.Ability to work independently on assigned protocols while collaborating in a fast-paced, matrixed R&D environ
• ment.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail under concurrent experiment timel
• ines.You have extensive experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly experience with handling primary human cells and immortalized cell lines. Experience with stem cells, iPSC differentiation, various culture substrates, and/or 3D models is i
• deal.You have prior experience with genetic manipulation of mammalian cells (using either viral vectors, RNAi, CRISPR, etc) and molecular biology techniques, such as nucleic acid preparation, primer design, cloning and Western
• Blot.Previous experience in processing ex vivo tissue, including histology, transcriptomic profiling, and protein quantification is a
• plus.You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience working with a diverse range of stakehol
• ders.You have a strong attention to detail and are committed to maintaining ODDITY LABS’ high standards and scientific r
• igor.You are willing to learn new skills as needed to help the team be as successful as it ca
• n be.You are an independent problem solver, consistently thinking out of the box and taking the initiative to take the next step without instruc
• tion.You are a hard worker with a high level of accountability. You hold yourself to high standards but also expect those around you to as

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WHAT WE

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  Competitive compensation and benefits p
• ackage.This position will consider and sponsor candidates on a visa (OPT, STEM OPT, H1
• B, TN).This position is in-office in our Cambridge, Massachusetts office and labo
• ratory.The salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with expe

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Note: We’re currently hiring for many roles! Not the right fit, but interested in another position? Contact us olabs.jobs@od