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Biologist (Structural) - High-Throughput Biology Researcher

Biologist (Structural) - High-Throughput Biology Researcher

Recruiting from ScratchSan Jose, CA, United States
17 days ago
Salary
$120,000.00–$180,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch :

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

Salary Range : $120K-180K + Equity

About Us :

Are you passionate about revolutionizing sustainable manufacturing through synthetic biology? Join a venture-backed startup breaking new ground in scalable, carbon-negative polymer production.

The Role :

You'll lead cutting-edge research in high-throughput enzymatic functionalization, with the freedom to design and develop novel technologies. Unlike typical industry positions, we actively support publishing and independent scientific pursuits.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Spearhead automated microfluidics data creation pipeline
  • Develop innovative high-throughput enzyme functional analysis methods
  • Generate high-quality, reproducible data for ML model integration
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on large-scale proprietary datasets

Ideal Background

  • PhD in Biology, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or related field
  • Publication record in microfluidics / high-throughput enzymatic assays
  • Experience with :
  • Microfluidic protocols for enzyme functionalization
  • Protein expression (E. coli)
  • Standard molecular biology techniques
  • 0-5 years post-PhD experience
  • What Sets You Apart

  • Track record of independent research leadership
  • Adaptability and problem-solving mindset
  • Genuine enthusiasm for synthetic biology and climate impact
  • We Offer

  • Competitive salary + equity (0.5-1.0%)
  • Full health and dental benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • Ground-floor opportunity in climate tech
  • Support for scientific publishing