Description
The Opportunity Machine learning integrated with chemistry/biology at scale lies at the core of insitro's approach to rethinking drug discovery and development. This is a great opportunity for a molecular biologist with expertise in many types of nucleic acid handling and assay development with automation equipment. Required skills include: PCR, gel electrophoresis, biochemical assays, and automation on Agilent Bravo systems or similar automated equipment. Duties will also include working as part of a cross-functional team to automate collection of biological and chemical data for drug discovery. You will work in concert with numerous cross-functional teams, comprising machine learning engineers, life scientists, automation engineers and data scientists. You will demonstrate world-class research skills and experience in developing and using cutting-edge molecular biology methods and applying automation to streamline processes. You will hone your interpersonal skills, and build a strong collaborative work ethic, as well as the ability to adapt to changing needs, and the capacity to multitask to meet key goals. Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills are essential to success in this position.
Specifically, you will:
- Design and execute hypothesis-driven experiments
- Do PCR Amplification, analysis and purification of DNA samples
- Process DNA samples for NGS sequencing
- Contribute to the design, development, and validation of biochemical assays including assays involving DNA
- Participate in the design, development, optimization, validation and integration of automation processes for high-throughput parallel assays and analysis
- Operate and maintain automation systems
- Analyze experimental results
- Present results to cross-functional teams
You will be joining the founding team of a biotech startup that has long-term stability due to significant funding, but yet is very much in formation. Much can change in this early and exciting phase, providing many opportunities for significant impact. You will work closely with an exceptionally talented team, learn a broad range of skills, and help shape insitro's culture, strategic direction, and outcomes. Join us, and help make a difference to patients!
About You - B.S. with 3+ years industry experience, M.S. with 1+ year industry experience in a biological science with a preference for automation of molecular biology techniques
- Strong experience with molecular biology techniques including, but not limited to, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis
- Hands-on experience with automation equipment, specifically for the Agilent Bravo platform
- Meticulous about documenting experimental and analytical work with remarkable attention to detail in all aspects of the job
- Proven ability to independently design, execute, and analyze complex experiments
- Adept in handling liquid dispensers, plate readers and similar lab equipment
- Strong data-entry and analysis skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds and job functions in a fast-paced, goal-oriented team environment
- A desire to transform drug discovery and help patients
Nice to Have - Experience in sequencing and bioinformatics (DNA sequences, RNAseq etc.)
- Biochemical assay development experience is preferred
- Biophysical assay development experience
- Experience in multiple automation liquid handling platforms
- Experience in Google Suite, Confluence, and LIMS system is preferred
- A demonstrated expertise in scientific programming (e.g., Python, Java, C++, SVL) with practical application of these skills is a strong plus
Benefits at insitro- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage; insitro pays 100% of premiums for employees
- Excellent mental health and well-being support
- Open vacation policy
- Access to free onsite baristas and cafe with daily lunch and breakfast
- Access to free onsite fitness center
- Commuter benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive pay and 401(k) matching
- Flexible work schedule (on site and remote)
About insitroinsitro is a data-driven drug discovery and development company using machine learning and data at scale to transform the way that drugs are discovered and developed for patients. insitro is developing predictive machine learning models to discover underlying biologic state based on human cohort data and in-house generated cellular data at scale. These predictive models can be brought to bear on key bottlenecks in pharmaceutical R&D to advance novel targets and patient biomarkers, design therapeutics, and inform clinical strategy. insitro is advancing a wholly owned and partnered pipeline of biologic insights and molecules in neuroscience and metabolic diseases. Since formation in mid 2018, insitro has raised over $700 million from top tech, biotech, and crossover investors and from collaborations with pharmaceutical partners. For more information on insitro, please visit the company's website at .
