# Scientist, Mechanistic Biology at General Proximity

- Company: General Proximity
- What the company does: General Proximity pioneers next-generation medicines by controlling biological processes through proximity. Redefining the future of medicine for all humankind. Backed by Y Combinator and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.generalproximity.bio/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-05-29
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/generalproximity/jobs/6009199004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/general-proximity-scientist-mechanistic-biology/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced mechanistic biologist to join our Discovery Biology Team. In this position, you will work closely with our Platform and Chemistry Teams to drive mechanistic understanding of our lead compounds and support core drug discovery efforts. This is an opportunity to help elucidate novel pharmacological mechanisms of our next-gen IPMs.

## What they're looking for

- BS, MS or PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
- Candidates without a PhD should have 5-7+ years of relevant industry experience
- Previous experience elucidating novel biology underlying small-molecule mechanism of action in a drug discovery context
- Top-notch written and oral communication skills
- Strong experience with :
- Small molecule drug development campaigns (hit discovery, hit validation, dose-response studies, SAR and MOA studies)

Tags: Discovery Biology