Scientist, Large Libraries

We are looking for a (Senior) Scientist to join our Large Libraries team and drive the development of novel high-throughput screening capabilities. In this role, you will work on developing novel methods to screen protein variant libraries (e.g. antibodies) that complement our existing yeast display and FACS capabilities. You will push beyond established protocols and develop methods to interrogate vast sequence-function landscapes, generating massive-scale datasets with >10^6 data points. These datasets will power the Cradle AI/ML platform models, strengthening design recommendations, accelerating protein optimization, and deepening our understanding of protein performance. Your efforts will enable our customers to engineer better proteins, faster across biotechnology applications.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize cutting edge workflows for high-throughput protein library screening and characterization, exceeding 10^6 data points; Build and optimize in vitro and cell-based assay pipelines across multiple display and screening modalities; Design, build, and execute experimental frameworks for library construction, screening, and data generation at scale; Establish robust and repeatable assays with the statistical rigor required for ML model training, evaluation and optimization; Drive and lead projects from experimental design through data delivery; Identify opportunities to improve throughput, data quality, repeatability, and workflow efficiency; Collaborate with a cross-functional team to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and iterate on solutions; Partner with the ML team to define data requirements and integrate experimental outputs into the ML pipeline; Communicate results, insights, and technical challenges effectively across disciplines; Contribute to shaping the scientific direction of the Large Libraries team and meaningfully contribute to the advancement of the Cradle platform

Requirements

PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, synthetic biology, bioengineering, or a related field; Demonstrated creativity in method development: you have invented or substantially adapted workflows, not just executed established ones; Excitement to learn, contribute, and drive innovation in an early stage startup environment; Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast paced environment; Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Proactively sharing results, successes and challenges in a cross-functional environment; Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring that process steps are documented, and physical/digital data are organized

Nice to have

Large-scale DNA library construction methodologies (>10^6 variants); Display platforms (yeast, phage, mRNA, ribosome display, or mammalian display); Flow cytometry and FACS; Next-generation sequencing library preparation, QC, and bioinformatic analysis tools (Illumina, Nanopore, PacBio); Experience with statistically rigorous experimental design and data quality assessment; High-throughput data analysis or familiarity with scripting languages (Python, R); Classical high-throughput laboratory automation (robotic liquid handlers, plate readers, colony pickers)

Benefits

Very competitive salary; Generous equity stake in the company; Wide range of benefits; Career progression opportunities