We are seeking a Scientist to join our team working at the interface of generative AI and biology. The ideal candidate is experienced in molecular biology, biochemistry, mammalian cell culture, and high-throughput screening methods. You will work both collaboratively and independently with teammates to develop and execute screening assays to functionally test and characterize novel proteins designed using our proprietary models. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an organization that advances artificial intelligence and applies it to longstanding scientific challenges. This role requires strong technical capability, adaptability, organizational and communication skills, as well as ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team-oriented environment. ## Who You Are:
You are a skilled experimental biologist. You have a Masters degree in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field with 5 years of industry or academic research experience in the above field(s); or PhD in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field. - You have experience with assay development. You have at least 3 years of experience scoping, developing, and running experimental assays to answer scientific questions. You can independently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments. - You have experience with high throughput workflows. You have experience with high-throughput biology methods as well as laboratory automation. You have experience using and improving LIMS, Benchling or similar tools, to manage samples and data from high-throughput experiments. - Proficiency with data analysis and handling using software tools such as python and python notebooks. - You have experience with cell-based assays, molecular cloning, flow cytometry/FACS, ELISA, and/or next-generation sequencing in biotechnology industry settings. You are able to work with assays in a variety of systems and organisms (e.g. mammalian cell lines, yeast, bacterial, phage, or ). - You have experience successfully working as part of a cross-functional collaborative scientific team and you have strong scientific communication skills. - You are passionate about making a positive impact on the world, whether it's for patients, partners or beyond. You are motivated by the end goal and are flexible in adapting to different approaches and methodologies. You are interested in new and innovative ways to engineer biology while leveraging existing knowledge and expertise. - You excel in a fast-paced setting where goals must be achieved efficiently and urgently. You have a keen eye with high attention-to-detail for creating, then optimizing processes to improve speed and repeatability. You are an advocate for lab automation, both through hardware and software. ##
You are a data scientist.
You are an experienced molecular biologist.
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You have strong scientific communication skills.
You are a mission driven innovator.
You thrive in a dynamic and ambiguous environment.
Your Responsibilities:
High-throughput assay development and execution :
Develop and execute high-throughput molecular biology or biochemistry workflows to characterize and validate novel protein designs
Scope and integrate high-throughput wet- and dry-lab tools into experimental workflows
Contribute to development and improvement of existing high-throughput screening platform
Detailed, accurate, and timely documentation of experimental procedures and parameters and handoff of data and analysis results to stakeholders. - Regular communications of experimental outcomes and analysis results to team members and stakeholders. 2. Data & AI Collaboration
Help document and contextualize experimental results for use by ML/AI collaborators
Scientific Strategy
Stay current with literature to inform assay design and identify best-in-class methodologies. - Participate in cross-functional discussions to help translate wet lab findings into actionable model insights. - Support preparation of internal scientific reports, presentations, and potential publications or patents. - Support engagement with CROs or academic collaborators to extend screening capacity when needed.