Founding Scientist, Synthetic Genomics & AI-Bio
$120k - $145kExonic (YC F25)
Exonic (YC F25) is seeking a Founding Scientist in Synthetic Genomics to join our team in San Francisco. This hands-on wet-lab role is ideal for recent PhD graduates or early-career scientists eager for high ownership in building an AI-bio company. You will develop pioneering AI models for synthetic regulatory DNA and biomanufacturing while expanding our experimental platform. The position offers a compensation range of $120K–$145K and is onsite, further fostering collaboration and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Exonic (YC F25)
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