Member of the Technical Staff, High Throughput Screening

Conquest•Palo Alto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist/Senior Scientist to join our cutting-edge AI startup at the forefront of revolutionizing cancer therapy. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in oncology and beyond by leveraging innovative AI-driven platforms.

Requirements

In office 5 days a week
PhD/Postdoc in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
Proven experience with small molecule libraries, high-content high-throughput screening and automation, live cell imaging, cell engineering, and advanced oncology models.
Hands-on expertise in HTS and drug screening using cell imaging approaches.
Strong background in working within a startup environment, preferably in drug discovery or biotech.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to advance novel drug discovery platforms, with a primary focus on oncology.
Apply expertise in high-content imaging, live cell imaging, automation, cell culture scaling and reproducibility, phenotypic profiling, and oncology models to develop and optimize innovative drug screening approaches.
Lead high-throughput screening (HTS) of small molecule libraries using cell imaging technologies and robotics to drive the identification of potential therapeutic candidates.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including computational biologists and AI engineers, to integrate experimental data for AI/ML-driven biological insights.
Contribute to the development and refinement of drug discovery workflows in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Leverage prior experience in a startup or pharma to drive scalable and reproducible research.