Scientist, High Throughput Screening (HTS)

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to advance novel drug discovery platforms, with a primary focus on oncology.
• Apply expertise in high-content imaging, live cell imaging, automation, cell culture scaling and reproducibility, phenotypic profiling, and oncology models to develop and optimize innovative drug screening approaches.
• Lead high-throughput screening (HTS) of small molecule libraries using cell imaging technologies and robotics to drive the identification of potential therapeutic candidates.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including computational biologists and AI engineers, to integrate experimental data for AI/ML-driven biological insights.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of drug discovery workflows in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Leverage prior experience in a startup or pharma to drive scalable and reproducible research processes.

Requirements

• In office 5 days a week
• PhD/Postdoc in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with small molecule libraries, high-throughput screening and automation, live cell imaging, cell engineering, and advanced oncology models.
• Hands-on expertise in HTS and drug screening using cell imaging approaches.
• Strong background in working within a startup environment, preferably in drug discovery or biotech.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI/ML, automation, and cancer biology.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment in a fast-growing startup.
• Top-flight leadership team with successful scientific and industry track record.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.