Research Scientist - Molecular Biology & AI-Driven Therapeutics

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 05/07/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 619569 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 24-34/hr
*Depending on experience

Research Scientist - Molecular Biology & AI-Driven Therapeutics
About the Role
My team is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our innovative team developing next-generation mRNA therapeutics and optimizing peptide/antibody designs through the integration of artificial intelligence and high-throughput experimental characterization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of molecular biology and computational design in a cutting-edge research environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and execute molecular biology experiments to validate AI-generated therapeutic designs
• Perform DNA/RNA/protein production and purification to support therapeutic development pipelines
• Conduct mammalian cell culture experiments and analyze results to inform computational models
• Collaborate with computational biologists to integrate wet lab data with AI models
• Viral production and purification for high throughput assay
• Next-generation sequencing
• Execute immunology assays to evaluate therapeutic efficacy and safety profiles
• Document and present experimental results to cross-functional teams
• Stay current with scientific literature and emerging technologies in the field
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor OR master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field
• Strong hands-on experience with molecular biology; DNA/RNA/protein production and purification techniques
• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture methods
• Proficiency in viral production systems and their applications
• Experience conducting immunology assays and interpreting results
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate experimental data for computational applications
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Publication record demonstrating expertise in molecular biology techniques
Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. experience or extensive research experience in a relevant field
• Experience with organoid models
• Understanding of computational biology, machine learning, or AI applications in drug discovery
• Experience with high-throughput experimental design and data analysis
• Knowledge of mRNA therapeutics development pipelines
• Experience with peptide or antibody optimization techniques
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis
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