Research Scientist, Life Sciences (Large Molecules, Process Development)

Highlights

• Turn AI-designed antibody sequences into well-characterized protein.
• Build lab workflows scaling from hundreds of designs to gram quantities.
• Drive CMC strategy toward IND-enabling studies with external manufacturers.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours
• Lovely office space in San Francisco

Ideal candidate

Hands-on biologics scientist who thrives in ambiguity and loves building labs and workflows from scratch. Collaborative and mission-driven, you are excited to bridge AI predictions with wet-lab results to accelerate discovery.

Requirements

• PhD in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in process development and manufacturing of antibodies or other recombinant proteins, including material for IND-enabling or clinical studies
• Recent, sustained hands-on laboratory work
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and defining problems in a rapidly evolving research environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 5+ years of biologics process development experience beyond the PhD
• Depth in upstream and downstream development with working knowledge of analytical and formulation development
• Experience setting up a protein production or process development laboratory, including lab automation
• Experience directing technology transfer and GMP manufacturing at CDMOs with contributions to CMC sections of an IND
• Statistics or coding skills