Scientist I, Computational Protein Design
Generate Biomedicines · Somerville, MA
Bio & Science AIonsiteentry-level$140k–$196k
At a glance
Highlights
- Drive end-to-end computational protein design campaigns for therapeutic programs.
- Translate therapeutic hypotheses into design and data-generation plans.
- Feed application learnings back to shape new design methods and workflows.
What they offer
- Annual bonus
- Equity compensation
- Competitive benefits package
Ideal candidate
Inventive protein scientist with deep biochemical intuition who thrives at the interface of computation and experiment, translating ambiguous therapeutic ideas into clear design strategies.
Requirements
- PhD in protein engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field
- Demonstrated experience formulating protein design strategy including de novo design, optimization, or antibody engineering
- Strong practical understanding of protein sequence, structure, and relationship to function
- Experience with experimental design and interpreting complex biological datasets to guide design
- Working proficiency in Python and ability to develop reproducible analyses and workflows
- Strong scientific judgment, creativity, and ability to act with incomplete information
- Ability to communicate technical concepts, assumptions, risks, and tradeoffs clearly
Lab profile
About Generate Biomedicines
Clinical-stage generative biology company using AI to design novel protein therapeutics.
What they build
- Oncology clinical programs
- Respiratory programs for asthma and COPD
- AI-generated biologic therapeutics
Known for
- Generative AI for protein and drug design
- Protein expression, purification and characterization
- Global Phase 2 and Phase 3 trial execution
- Virtual biologics development and manufacturing model
Key facts
- Founded in 2020
- Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts
- Backed by Flagship Pioneering
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