Scientist, Assay & Automation Development

San Francisco · Remotefull time

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$170k–$185k

H1B: no

Plasmidsaurus Scientist role at Plasmidsaurus focused on developing new scientific capabilities combining experimental expertise with robotics and AI tools. Design and validate experimental methods to expand scientific inquiry and accelerate discovery.

Responsibilities

We are now looking to combine our deep experimental expertise with robotics and emerging AI tools to rethink how biology experiments are performed and push the boundaries of knowledge generation. You will be developing new scientific capabilities to explore more questions, test more hypotheses, and generate knowledge at a speed and scale that hasn’t been possible before.
This is an opportunity for a scientist who loves both discovery and building. You’ll work across scientific disciplines, develop methods that don’t yet exist in our labs, and see your work move quickly from an idea to a functioning system, all while being laser-focused on answering questions that actually matter. This is not a role where you’ll spend your time repeating established protocols - you’ll help create entirely new ways to do science.
You are someone who:
Enjoys high agency and high ownership work
Is excited to reshape how experimental science is performed to accelerate discovery of the next generation of medicines
Applies first-principles thinking and understands the science behind methods, not just how to follow protocols
Understands the opportunities and challenges in scaling experiments
Is a life-long learner who learns quickly across disciplines
Is excited to work in a tight-knit fast-paced environment with a motivated team
Values clear communication and helping others learn new skills
Develop New Scientific Capabilities
Design, develop, and validate experimental methods that expand the range and complexity of scientific questions we can investigate

Qualification

PhD in molecular biologyExperience developingTrack record of developing

Required

PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a closely related wet-lab discipline
Strong hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cell culture, and sequencing
Experience developing, troubleshooting, and optimizing biological workflows
Practical expertise in protein expression
Experience with high-throughput display technologies (ribosome, mRNA, cDNA, or phage display)
Hands-on experience scaling workflows and improving throughput, reliability, and reproducibility through robotics
Experience using LLMs and computational tools in scientific work
Data analysis skills to evaluate experimental results and guide decisions
Track record of developing, adapting, or implementing new methods to solve challenging research problems
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description as we seek out diverse and creative perspectives. Team members who love to learn and collaborate in an inclusive environment will thrive with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please let us know at careers@plasmidsaurus.com.