We’re pioneering the discovery and development of life-changing medicines through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Backed by Lightspeed, NEA and Sequoia.
About the role
As a Senior Scientist on Xaira’s High-throughput Biology team, you will invent and develop single-cell assays for AI-driven drug discovery. You will create new molecular readouts and extend commercial and published technologies to measure cellular state and responses at scale. You will own development from concept and feasibility through reproducible workflows for high-throughput data generation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant experience, including industry experience in assay or technology development
- Candidates with fewer than 4 years of postdoctoral experience, with strong single-cell assay/technology development experience, are encouraged to apply. The title can be adjusted accordingly
- A track record of inventing or substantially improving single-cell, NGS, or cell-based assays
- Curiosity and the ability to learn unfamiliar techniques quickly and apply them to new assay concepts
- Expertise in molecular biology and NGS assay development, including nucleic acid handling, reverse transcription, enzymatic reactions, oligonucleotide design, and library preparation and QC
- Experience developing or adapting single-cell sequencing workflows, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across biology, assay chemistry, instrumentation, and data
More about this role
Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development. The company is leading the development of generative AI models to design protein and antibody therapeutics, enabling the creation of medicines against historically hard-to-drug molecular targets. It is also developing foundation models for biology and disease to enable better target elucidation and patient stratification. Collectively, these technologies aim to continually enable the identification of novel therapies and to improve success in drug development. Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.
As a Senior Scientist on Xaira’s High-throughput Biology team, you will invent and develop single-cell assays for AI-driven drug discovery. You will create new molecular readouts and extend commercial and published technologies to measure cellular state and responses at scale. You will own development from concept and feasibility through reproducible workflows for high-throughput data generation.
Join a small, multidisciplinary technology development team where you will shape technical direction. Working with biologists, engineers, and...
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