Associate Scientist/Scientist I, Protein Science Developability

Highlights

• Design high-throughput protein purification workflows for diverse protein classes.
• Integrate protein workflows into automated workcells with AI and engineering teams.
• Advance Lila's Scientific Superintelligence platform to accelerate discovery.

What they offer

• Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
• Generous early-stage equity
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible time off with company-wide holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance program
• Commuter benefits including bike share
• Company-subsidized lunch program

Ideal candidate

A meticulous, collaborative protein scientist who thrives in fast-paced, automated labs and cares deeply about data quality, reproducibility, and accelerating discovery.

Requirements

• MS in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology or related field with 4+ years experience, or PhD with 0-2 years postdoc or industry experience
• Experience operating AKTA chromatography systems across affinity, SEC, HIC, IEX with workflow development and troubleshooting
• Hands-on LC-MS for protein characterization including intact mass, peptide mapping, PTM and glycosylation analysis
• Familiarity with bioassay development and data analysis for ELISA, AlphaLISA, SPR/BLI and functional assays
• Strong lab data analysis, digital recordkeeping in Benchling and collaborative workflows
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality and reproducibility
• Effective communication and eagerness to collaborate in fast-paced cross-functional team