# Scientist, Molecular Biology at Ansa Biotechnologies

- Company: Ansa Biotechnologies
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://ansabio.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Emeryville, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $159K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ansabiotechnologies/jobs/4729355005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ansa-biotechnologies-scientist-molecular-biology/

## About the role

Ansa Biotechnologies is redefining how scientists access synthetic DNA. Our proprietary enzymatic DNA synthesis platform enables the production of long, complex, sequence-perfect DNA — up to 50 kb clonal products — that traditional chemical synthesis cannot achieve. Backed by over $54M in Series B funding, we are scaling our technology to serve researchers in synthetic biology, gene therapy, and biopharma. Learn more at ansabio.com.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology, or equivalent
- 5+ years experience with nucleic acid biochemistry/chemical biology
- Strong foundational skills in DNA cloning, manipulation, and analysis
- Deep knowledge of enzyme assay development and nucleic acid biochemistry
- Great analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving
- Ability to learn new technical areas quickly and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment

Tags: Research & Development