What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Biologist position at Recruiting From Scratch?
Who is Recruiting from Scratch:
Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.
San Francisco Bay Area
Are you passionate about revolutionizing sustainable manufacturing through synthetic biology? Join a venture-backed startup breaking new ground in scalable, carbon-negative polymer production.
The Role
You'll lead cutting-edge research in high-throughput enzymatic functionalization, with the freedom to design and develop novel technologies. Unlike typical industry positions, we actively support publishing and independent scientific pursuits.
Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead automated microfluidics data creation pipeline
- Develop innovative high-throughput enzyme functional analysis methods
- Generate high-quality, reproducible data for ML model integration
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on large-scale proprietary datasets
Ideal Background
- PhD in Biology, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or related field
- Publication record in microfluidics/high-throughput enzymatic assays
- Experience with:
- Microfluidic protocols for enzyme functionalization
- Protein expression (E. coli)
- Standard molecular biology techniques
- 0-5 years post-PhD experience
What Sets You Apart
- Track record of independent research leadership
- Adaptability and problem-solving mindset
- Genuine enthusiasm for synthetic biology and climate impact
We Offer
- Competitive salary equity (0.5-1.0%)
- Full health and dental benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Ground-floor opportunity in climate tech
- Support for scientific publishing
$120K-180K Equity
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000
