Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
### Why this Role is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
While not a conventional SaaS position, this CryoEM Laboratory Technician role stands out for professionals tracking how software-driven platforms are reshaping R&D-heavy industries. The listing describes a company built around computational methods, machine learning, and proprietary data infrastructure—signals of a productized, platform-oriented approach that often resembles SaaS operating models, even in a lab-based setting.
Career-wise, the work sits at the intersection of rigorous process execution and data-centric workflows: sample logistics and tracking, reproducible preparation protocols, structured communication of results, and collaboration on methodology development. Those are durable strengths in SaaS-adjacent environments where quality systems, traceability, and operational discipline underpin scalable product and research outcomes. The mention of Linux/HPC exposure also aligns with modern “lab + compute” stacks that increasingly mirror software teams’ tooling and operational expectations.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
About Superluminal Medicines:
Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and lab based individual to operate within and support our cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structural biology functions, in our Bozeman, Montana facility. This is a technician level position, where the primary responsibility will be assisting scientists with preparation of samples for cryo-EM single particle analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage logistics, receipt, storage, and tracking of protein samples.
- Prepare protein samples for cryo-EM single particle analysis by vitrification.
- Support colleagues in collection of cryo-EM datasets.
- Communicate results with team members.
- Work with colleagues to develop new methodologies for cryo-EM single particle analysis of membrane proteins.
- Demonstrate initiative and discipline to execute experiments following established procedures.
Qualifications & Skills
- General biology, microbiology, or biochemical laboratory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in single-particle cryo-EM analysis (sample preparation, data collection, and/or image processing).
- Experience with delicate handling of fragile, small equipment, and with micro-pipetting.
- Experience with Linux/HPC computing.
- Technical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.