Senior Scientist & Program Lead at Pear VC · LumiJobs
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Pear VC Senior Scientist & Program Lead at Velocity Bio focusing on scaling enzyme function datasets and developing novel in vitro enzyme assays. Role combines hands-on biochemistry with leadership managing internal and external projects.
Responsibilities
This Role Will Involve
Designing, performing, and analyzing high-throughput enzyme assays on Velocity’s platform
Designing and managing large-scale internal/external data generation campaigns
Developing new high-throughput classical quantitative biochemical assays
Working closely with AI/ML engineers to guide model development and evaluations
Shaping Velocity’s scientific roadmap alongside the founding team
Qualification
PhD in life sciences (BiochemistryFluent in Python programmingExperience with NGS workflows
Required
PhD in life sciences (Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Biology, or Structural Biology preferred)
3+ years of relevant industry experience
Expertise in enzymology and in vitro functional assays
Deep understanding of protein structure and function
Fluent in common molecular biology techniques (construct design, cloning, DNA and protein purification, etc.)
Fluent in Python programming
Ability to move quickly between strategic planning and hands-on execution
Exceptional scientific rigor and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience leading large-scale internal/external projects
Hands-on experience performing other protein biophysical assays characterizing stability, binding, etc.
Experience performing recombinant protein expression and purification
Experience with NGS workflows
This position might be a good fit if you...
Are passionate about working on problems with huge potential to improve human health
Enjoy rigorous science and designing and performing complex biophysical experiments
Are excited to shape an early startup and influence how we work and what we build
