Forward Deployed Scientist
Core
Lead scientific projects with customers to translate biological questions into protein design and experimental strategies, developing assays and guiding design approaches for AI-driven wet lab experimentation.
Role type
Senior IC protein scientist (experimental design & assay development)
Builds
Custom assays and experimental workflows for ARIA-funded research programmes and biotech partners
Domain
Biotech / Protein engineering / AI-driven wet lab automation
Required skills
protein design, biophysical characterisation (SPR, BLI, nanoDSF), modern protein design approaches, Python, data analysis, scientific communication, hypothesis generation, assay development
Preferred skills
lab automation, working with external scientific partners
Technologies
Python, notebooks, SPR, BLI, nanoDSF
Responsibilities
Lead scientific projects with customers, guide protein design strategy, analyse assay data to determine next design rounds, develop new experimental capabilities, shape future ARIA programmes, build long-term scientific partnerships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
