Computational Protein Designer
Core
Design and engineer proteins for specific functions using generative AI and synthetic biology, integrating AI generations with lab validation data.
Role type
Senior IC computational protein designer (wet lab + computational)
Builds
Novel proteins for synthetic biology applications
Domain
Synthetic biology + Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
End-to-end protein design campaigns, Generative AI model training and inference, Biochemistry/Structural biology expertise, Wet lab execution (expression, purification, assays), Data analysis for model improvement, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Generative AI in synthetic biology, Homology-based structural bioinformatics, Startup scaling experience
Technologies
Proprietary generative AI models, High-throughput screening platforms
Responsibilities
Design proteins using proprietary generative AI models; Execute wet-lab validation including expression, purification, and functional assays; Collaborate with ML scientists to fine-tune models; Analyze experimental results to improve design success rates; Coordinate design processes with lab engineers; Contribute to computational tools and data management systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC