Research Associate, Compound Management

The Impact You’ll Make

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is pioneering a new approach to drug discovery through the integration of automated cell biology, high-dimensional and diverse data sets, and sophisticated analytics. We are seeking a Research Associate for our Compound Management group to help accelerate our discovery programs and clinical portfolio. In this role, you will supply drug candidates and disease perturbants, handling the ordering, weighing, and solubilization of reagents while running automated systems to generate the assay plates that power our platform. 

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, using pipetting skills and software-driven instrumentation to prepare reagents for high-throughput screening. This position offers a collaborative environment and substantial scope for continuous learning, encouraging you to evaluate and deploy the latest technological developments to create efficient, scalable workflows. We are seeking an individual with strong analytical skills who can thrive as both a team player and an independent contributor. 

In this role, you will:

• Build the foundational data source for the discovery platform by managing inventory projection with careful attention to detail, consistency, and documentation while delivering high-quality reagent samples for high-throughput screening. 
• Create and innovate new processes where needed by collaborating with our biological, engineering, and computational science teams to develop the most efficient path to success for compound delivery and assay execution.
• Expand your skillsets in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Data Science to adopt cutting-edge techniques and solve complex laboratory challenges. 
• Optimize and maintain the organization of a growing Compound Management lab to ensure scalable, high-precision reagent delivery. 

The Team You’ll Join 

You will join our Compound Management team, a lean, high-impact and collaborative group of scientists who own the end-to-end lifecycle of Recursion’s small-molecule, guide, and biological inventory. Serving as the critical physical link between inventory sourcing and biological data generation, our team ensures all reagents are assay-ready for internal programs and external partners.

As a member of this group, you will maintain the backbone of our discovery engine by leveraging industrial-scale automation to provide the high-volume throughput necessary for large-scale model builds. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly supports iterative drug discovery cycles and the generation of high-quality multi-omics data.

The Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a similar life science field OR some college with 3+ years of experience in sample management within a laboratory. 
• Proficiency in fundamental lab operations, including solubilization and precision weighing; we are looking for someone who is ready to hit the ground running with these core skills. 
• A track record of process improvement, showing you are proactive in identifying and optimizing laboratory workflows rather than simply following established protocols. 
• Hands-on experience with manual pipetting and operating automated laboratory instrumentation (e.g., liquid handlers); experience with software-driven systems is preferred.
• Comfort with computational tools and a data-first mindset, embracing the efficiency of integrated automation and digital workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to know when to ask for insights from teammates and when to independently troubleshoot solutions. 
• A passion for a fast-paced startup culture where you’ll leverage creativity and independent thinking to drive results.

Working Location & Compensation:

This is a full-time, onsite position at our US headquarters located in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

At Recursion, we believe that every employee should be compensated fairly. Based on the skill and level of experience required for this role, the estimated current annual base range for this role is $77,500 to $97,800 (USD). You will also be eligible for an annual bonus and equity compensation, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. 

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