Research Scientist at well-funded biotech platform startup

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Research Scientist, Molecular Engineering

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Well-funded biotech platform startup

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.

San Francisco, USA

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.