Research Scientist (Fixed term)
Core
Wet-lab scientist executing molecular and cell biology experiments using frontier AI tools to measure AI's impact on biological research.
Role type
Senior IC wet-lab scientist (molecular/cell biology)
Builds
Real-world evidence on AI-assisted biology protocols and experimental outcomes
Domain
AI-for-science / Biological research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
recombinant DNA design and assembly, virus rescue and characterization, mammalian cell culture, PCR and gel electrophoresis, site-directed mutagenesis, molecular cloning, plasmid preparation, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, ELISA, independent experimental troubleshooting
Preferred skills
virology (pseudovirus neutralization, viral vectors like AAV/lentivirus, modified virus systems)
Technologies
Oxford nanopore sequencing, BSL-2 lab equipment
Responsibilities
Designing and modifying recombinant DNA, rescuing and characterizing benign viruses, working with frontier AI to design and troubleshoot experiments, independently executing experimental strategies
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
