Scientist II, Functional Bioassays & High Throughput Screening
Generate Biomedicines · Somerville, MA
Bio & Science AIonsitemid-level$114k–$150k
At a glance
Highlights
- Develop functional assays guiding protein design across therapeutic portfolio.
- Execute high-throughput screening to inform AI/ML-enabled design cycles.
- Support automation integration for iterative design-build-test-learn cycles.
What they offer
- Annual bonus
- Equity compensation
- Competitive benefits package
Ideal candidate
Hands-on, detail-oriented scientist who loves bench work and owning experiments end-to-end. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative teams, communicates results clearly, and adapts quickly to evolving program needs.
Requirements
- PhD with 2+ years industry or postdoctoral experience, or MS with 5+ years, or BS with 7+ years in relevant field
- Hands-on experience with cell-based, biochemical and functional assays
- Strong foundation in mammalian cell culture and plate-based assay workflows
- Experience with plate-based technologies such as ELISA, HTRF, AlphaLISA, luminescence/fluorescence assays or flow cytometry
- Experience designing, optimizing and executing HTS in 384- or 1536-well formats with controls and documentation
- Ability to troubleshoot assay performance, instrumentation, reagents and workflows
- Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple experiments
- Maintain accurate records in electronic lab notebooks and prepare clear result summaries
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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