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R&D Scientific Infrastructure Strategy Lead

South San Francisco💼 Full-time💰 $156,500–$156,500🗓 2026-07-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Architect the physical footprint for the gRED Center to enable 'Lab-in-a-Loop' drug discovery ambitions by translating AI-driven, automated lab workflows into physical space.

Role type

Senior IC scientific infrastructure strategy lead

Builds

Next-generation lab facilities integrating computational sciences with autonomous workflows

Domain

Biotech / Drug discovery / Laboratory engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Laboratory planning, workflow optimization, change management, utility matrix management, specialized space design, project leadership, scientific translation, stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

AI-driven autonomous workflow design, EHS considerations, instrument infrastructure design (vibration, acoustics, EMI), cost-schedule balancing

Technologies

CryoEM, NMR, autonomous robotics

Responsibilities

Translate AI-driven automated lab workflows into physical space; map and optimize scientific workflows for shared resources; design and facilitate workshops for workflow transition; manage equipment and utilities matrix; specify bench-level utility placements for autonomous workflows; conduct design reviews and define requirements for specialized environments; plan physical mockups and support operational readiness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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