Scientist, High Throughput Screening

Company: Conquest
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist/Senior Scientist to join our cutting-edge AI startup at the forefront of revolutionizing cancer therapy. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in oncology and beyond by leveraging innovative AI-driven platforms.Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to advance novel drug discovery platforms, with a primary focus on oncology and other therapeutic indications.
• Apply expertise in stem cell differentiation, live cell imaging, cell engineering, cell biology, CRISPR gene editing, and advanced oncology models to develop and optimize innovative drug screening approaches.
• Lead high-throughput screening (HTS) of small molecule libraries using cell imaging technologies and robotics to drive the identification of potential therapeutic candidates.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including computational biologists and AI engineers, to integrate experimental data with AI/ML-driven insights.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of drug discovery workflows in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Leverage prior experience in a startup or big pharma to drive scalable and reproducible research processes.Requirements
  • In office 5 days a week
  • PhD/Postdoc in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience with stem cell differentiation, live cell imaging, cell engineering, and advanced oncology models.
  • Hands-on expertise in HTS and drug screening using cell imaging approaches.
  • Strong background in working within a startup environment, preferably in drug discovery or biotech.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.What We Offer
    • Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI/ML and curing cancer.
    • Collaborative and dynamic work environment in a fast-growing startup.
    • Top-flight leadership team with successful scientific and industry track record
    • Competitive compensation and benefits.
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