Computational Protein Designer
Latent Labs · San Francisco
CHECKED 21H AGO
Bio & Science AIremote
At a glance
Highlights
- Design and engineer proteins for specific functions using generative AI.
- Operate at the interface of machine learning and experimental validation platforms.
- Develop biochemical assays and iterate designs to improve validation success.
What they offer
- Private health insurance
- Pension/401(K) contributions
- Generous leave policies including gender neutral parental leave
- Hybrid working
- Travel opportunities
Ideal candidate
You are a computational protein designer with deep protein biochemistry and wet-lab experience who loves generative AI. Mission-driven and collaborative, you thrive in fast-paced interdisciplinary teams bridging ML and lab validation to advance synthetic biology.
Requirements
- Proven track record running end-to-end protein design campaigns to functional requirements in synthetic biology
- Experience with AI generative modeling including model training and large-scale inference
- PhD or equivalent industry experience in computational biology, biochemistry, structural biology or related field
- Extensive wet-lab experience including protein expression, purification and functional assays
- Track record of successful research outcomes via publications, patents or commercial impact
- Excellent communication skills conveying complex science to technical and non-technical audiences
Lab profile
About Latent Labs
Generative AI lab designing novel functional proteins to program biology and cure disease.
What they build
- Frontier generative models for de novo protein design
- AI platform for pharma and biotech R&D workflows
Known for
- Generative modeling for proteins
- Interdisciplinary ML, protein engineering and biology team
- Wet-lab validated design loop
- Deployment support for biopharma customers
Key facts
- Founded in 2023
- Headquartered in London with San Francisco presence
- Raised $50M backed by Radical Ventures and Sofinnova Partners