# Scientist, Peptide Discovery at Basecamp Research

- Company: Basecamp Research
- What the company does: The future of medicine lies in reprogramming the body to repair itself. We design the models and the medicines to teach it how. Backed by True Ventures.
- Company website: https://basecamp-research.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boston
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $110K to $165K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/basecamp-research/69060e09-ebc5-4ee6-a218-8acaa72306d9?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/basecamp-research-scientist-peptide-discovery/

## About the role

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Scientist, Peptide Discovery to join our Boston, MA team. This role reports to the Head of Gene Editing and Early Discovery and supports the experimental validation of AI-generated peptide candidates across multiple therapeutic programs — including but not limited to antifungal, antimicrobial, and cardiometabolic peptides — through cell culture-based functional, safety, and developability assays that directly inform our AI-guided peptide discovery pipeline. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: A PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, bioengineering, or a life-sciences related field, or an MSc with equivalent hands-on laboratory experience
- Cell culture expertise: Strong, demonstrated hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (aseptic technique, cell line maintenance, viability/cytotoxicity assays)
- Flow cytometry: Expertise in flow cytometry using both antibody panels and fluorescent reporters
- Microbiology (secondary): Basic familiarity with microbial/fungal handling, or willingness to be trained on it (not expected to be a core strength)
- Independence: Ability to work independently on multi-step, multi-day assay timelines
- Hemolysis & Membrane-Toxicity Assays: Experience with hemolysis assays or other peptide membrane-toxicity screens

Tags: Science

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