Apprentice trainee in drug discovery, learning synthetic biology, chemistry, and related technologies under a scientist mentor.
Compensation
The expected annual salary for this role is in the range of $70,000 to $80,000. We offer health benefits (medical, dental, vision), equity, and 401(k) matching.
Responsibilities
Work closely with a scientist mentor to support and expand Octant's platform technologies to develop novel therapeutics.
Learn technical skills such as mammalian cell engineering, molecular cloning, high-throughput chemical synthesis, automation, cell-based assays, assay development, and HT mass spectrometry.
Participate in undergraduate research experience involving biology, biochemistry, engineering, chemistry, or other STEM fields.
Engage in networking events and monthly fireside chats with founders and investors.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biological engineering, chemical engineering, computational biology/chemistry or related field
A hands-on role combining advanced data analytics with laboratory-based assay development in a cross-functional setting to support characterization of cell-based products.
Compensation
Pay Range: $102,800 - $154,200. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
Responsibilities
Independently conceptualize, develop, and deploy analytical solutions that support characterization of cell-based products
Perform laboratory experiments supporting analytical method development for gene and cell therapy products, and apply statistical analyses to assess specificity, sensitivity, linear range, precision, and accuracy
Analyze complex experimental and process data, and create clear visualizations and present findings and recommendations to technical teams and management
Execute test methods supporting Process Development activities to support process improvements
Author and review SOPs, protocols, technical reports, and transfer and qualification documentation, and contribute analytical content to regulatory filings
Support drug discovery at a client site in Cambridge, MA, executing medium- to high-throughput cell-based screens and assays using integrated automation platforms.
Compensation
The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $90,000.
Responsibilities
Execute and support medium- to high-throughput cell-based screens and assays using integrated automation platforms
Train automation users on key concepts associated with the platforms
Develop, optimize, and program automated workflows for assay development, plate preparation, liquid handling, reagent addition, incubation, and endpoint readouts
Serve as first-responder for automation troubleshooting and error recovery
Maintain, expand, characterize, and prepare cell lines and primary cell cultures
Requirements
B.Sc. with 2+ years of industry or research experience in Genomics, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biological engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related life sciences discipline
M.Sc. with 1+ years of industry or pharma research in Genomics, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biological engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related life sciences discipline
Nice to have: performing and analyzing complex cell-based assays in Genomics
Nice to have: interpreting and analyzing data from key biological, biochemical, and immunological assays
Develop, execute, and improve biochemical, cell‑based, and/or biophysical assays to assess protein quality and target engagement; analyze and communicate the results.
Express and purify recombinant proteins as needed to support assay development and research studies.
Requirements
Pursuing an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
Support Pharma/Biotech customers in drug discovery by providing Promega-enabled assay and cell line development in areas like target engagement, protein‑protein interaction, metabolism, and targeted protein degradation.
Responsibilities
Work at the bench to perform experiments using a wide variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, transfections, molecular cloning, CRISPR, immunoblotting, and flow cytometry to develop luminescence‑based protein‑protein interaction assays, target engagement assays, targeted protein degradation assays, metabolism assays, and immunoassays.
Miniaturize and validate developed assays to enable high‑throughput screening using lab automation equipment.
Take ownership of projects from kickoff to delivery, including independent experimental design and execution while maintaining timelines.
Communicate project status and results through regular client meetings and detailed technical project reports.
Work on several different types of projects at a time.
Lead biomarker and translational strategy for GI/IBD and liver programs at Gilead Sciences.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end biomarker strategy for assigned GI/IBD and liver programs
Translate program hypotheses into clinical biomarker plans
Provide hands‑on scientific leadership for diverse biomarker approaches
Lead assay selection, characterization, qualification or validation
Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed biomarker objectives
Lead the transfer of New Product Introductions (NPIs) from Assay Development to Manufacturing, partnering with Assay and Process Development to ensure qPCR-based reagents and processes are robust, reproducible, and scalable.
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation, meaningful stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and a great work environment.
Responsibilities
Lead NPI design transfer and complete all Product Development Process requirements
Partner with Assay and Process Development to define assay requirements and design specifications
Set specifications and acceptance criteria for raw materials and in-process materials
Characterize and optimize qPCR performance and reduce variability
Establish contamination-control workflows for nucleic-acid reagent manufacturing
Requirements
Master’s degree with 3–5 years of industry experience
Ph.D. with 1+ years of industry experience in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
A Cellular & Molecular Biologist to provide scientific support for cell line engineering and target validation, including CRISPR-based gene editing, cell culture, molecular biology, and data analysis.
Compensation
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
Responsibilities
Independently plan, execute, analyse, and deliver genome-edited cell reagents to multiple cross-functional project teams.
Engineer cell lines, primary cells, iPSCs, and iPSC-derived cells to build translationally relevant cellular models for assay development.
Proactively identify, develop, and adopt new technologies and editing strategies to improve workflow efficiency and capability.
Contribute scientific insight to program strategy and planning within multiple matrix teams, supporting data-driven decision-making that advances drug discovery.
Ensure full compliance with all GSK R&D data integrity practices, ethics codes, standards, and safety training and procedures.
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