# Founding Scientist (Synthetic Genomics) at Exonic

- Company: Exonic (YC F25)
- What the company does: Exonic is an AI-native cell and gene therapeutics company.  Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://exonic.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-05-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/exonic/jobs/TknRQEX-founding-scientist-synthetic-genomics
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/exonic-founding-scientist-synthetic-genomics/

## About the role

You would work directly with the founder as one of the first people in the company.

## What they're looking for

- Molecular biology, synthetic biology, regulatory genomics, or gene therapy
- Mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays
- Cloning, plasmid design, transfection, qPCR/ddPCR, sequencing, flow, luciferase, or related workflows
- AAV biology/manufacturing experience is a major plus

Tags: Science