Research Scientist/Engineer, Biological Safety

Highlights

• Build oversight systems governing how frontier models handle biological knowledge.
• Design bio capability evals and turn results into deployment recommendations.
• Stress-test safeguards against adversarial pressure in live production traffic.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours

Ideal candidate

A deeply experienced biologist turned scientific programmer who wants to shape responsible AI in biology and thrives balancing rigorous science with fast iteration in ambiguous, high-stakes research.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python with scientific programming and data analysis
• Excellent grasp of ML fundamentals and ability to adopt ML practices quickly
• Deep knowledge of modern biology across measurement and engineering
• Ability to build and maintain own tooling and experiments
• Experience designing quantitative experiments and drawing conclusions from noisy results
• Strong analytical and writing skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Familiarity with dual-use research concerns and biosecurity frameworks