Research Scientist at well-funded biotech platform startup
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This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. Job Title Research Scientist, Molecular Engineering Salary Not Disclosed Company Description Well-funded biotech platform startup Job Description Join an innovative San Francisco team as a Research Scientist, where you will lead the development of sophisticated biochemical assays and laboratory workflows. This role is central to advancing a next-generation biological platform, requiring a blend of precision experimentation and collaborative problem-solving to push the boundaries of molecular engineering and protein characterization. Location San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable Work at the cutting edge of synthetic biology and molecular engineering in a high-impact, mission-driven environment. Backed by top-tier venture capital firms, ensuring the resources and stability needed to execute ambitious scientific goals. Opportunity to lead critical wet lab initiatives and directly influence the technological direction of the company's platform. What You Will Do Develop and optimize high-throughput assays to evaluate and refine biological system performance and molecular function. Perform complex molecular biology procedures and manage experimental data pipelines to ensure high-quality scientific output. Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to translate computational insights into successful, scalable laboratory experiments. The ideal candidate Extensive experience in a wet lab environment focused on biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in assay design, systematic troubleshooting, and experimental validation for protein or enzyme characterization. Proficiency in managing high-throughput workflows and the ability to analyze and interpret large experimental datasets. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$100k - $140k
...join an ambitious startup on the ground floor... ...Day 1. As a bench scientist you’ll work with a... ...that validate our platform and move our... ...a syndicate of 6 biotech VCs, we opened doors... ...challenging biotech funding environment, we raised... ...Job function Research, Analyst, and Information...Platform16 hoursFull time- We are seeking a Scientist to join our team working... ...skills, as well as ability to work... ...protein screening platforms. At Latent Labs you... ...industry or academic research experience in the above... ...worked in a young biotech before. You have worked in startups and helped the company...PlatformFlexible hours
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$110k - $138k
...Principal Associate Scientist, Biology South San Francisco, California... ...Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to... ...and translational research programs. This position is... ...employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers...PlatformFlexible hours$115k - $160k
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$200k - $275k
...5, when Snorkel started as a research project in the Stanford AI Lab... ...organizations to empower scientists, engineers, financial experts... ...with ML infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), and accelerators... ...proven solutions, robust funding, and is scaling rapidly—...PlatformLocal areaRemote work- ...unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. Our sequencing services are used... ...crucial role in driving the future of biotech research. Together, we are building the world’s... ..., Production, Automation, Commercial, Platform, Custom, Marketing, UI/UX, and Website...PlatformNight shift
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$180k
...innovation by increasing the number of successful startups in the world. We want to give more people... .... We support over $124B+ assets on our platform, and we’ve driven capital to over 12,000... ...on getting money from investors into funds, which then deploy that capital into...PlatformFull timeWork at officeRemote work$114.2k - $306.6k
...duplicating efforts.*Salesforce Research advances state-of-the-art AI... ...for outstanding AI Research Scientists / Research Engineers.**Our... ...and deep learning libraries/platforms (e.g., PyTorch, Jax, or DeepSpeed... ...of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs,...PlatformFull time$240k
...increasing the number of successful startups in the world. We want to give... ...over $171B+ assets on our platform, and we’ve driven capital to... ...with us. About the Role Our Funds team is focused on two goals:... ...with customers, using research and insights to clarify problems...PlatformWork at office$150k - $350k
...AI document generation platform for life sciences. We... ...founder of Lever. Our AI researchers, engineers, and... ...with over $30M in seed funding from top investors (Redpoint... ...for an AI Research Scientist to push the boundaries... ...leaders, and experienced startup builders. Upside Join...Platform- About Chai Discovery Chai is a research lab working on generative... ...Novartis-have started adopting our platform across their organizations.... ...role We are hiring research scientists with outlier insight who can... ...engineering capability as well as literature fluency. We offer...Platform
$167.4k - $204.1k
...one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked... ...Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At... ..., exceptional scientists and industry leaders... ...that clinical-grade research moves with... ...maintain liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan,... ...techniques and skills as well as experience with...PlatformLocal area- ...commercially available AI Co‑Scientist. It is a discovery engine that... ...growth Trusted by leading biotechs and big pharma across three continents... ...assets that showcase the platform’s capabilities. This role... ...discovery Experience with biomarker research, target discovery, or...PlatformWork at office
$175k - $215k
...can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver... ...ended, real-world driving challenges into well-defined machine learning problems, applying... ...tested code to bring cutting-edge research into production Partner with world-class...PlatformFull timeInternshipRemote work- ...beginning of something broader. Most biotech companies are mostly biologists... ...very practical engineering and research problem. The role We are hiring a Research Scientist to help build the computational... ...is much shorter. If we do this well, the work does not disappear...Immediate start
$165.31k - $223.65k
...pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the... ...of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver... ...career. Principal Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry... ...Amgen’s Induced Proximity Platform (IPP), which is... ...and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive...PlatformRemote workFlexible hours$176k - $304k
ML Scientist I / II, Foundation Models for Life Sciences... ...Lila is building a platform where AI and automation... ...Foundation Models team researches and develops large-... ...biological questions into well‑defined ML problems... ...velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems...PlatformFull timeWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours- ...a biotechnology startup backed by SOSV,... ...Capital, Founders Fund and BroadOak... ...-viral delivery platform, Hydropore, is a... ...companies, various biotechs and leading research institutions including... ...and with other scientists Communicate... ...as well as lead others and...PlatformFull timeCasual workWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours
$200k
...term thinking. If you want to shape how startups are funded and built, this is the place. About... ...existing full-service fund management platform. As a Product Designer on this... ...Talk regularly with customers, using research and insights to clarify problems and drive...PlatformWork at office2 days per week
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