Molecular & Computational Biology Scientist

Digi.Bio is a digital biology company working at the intersection of biology, computation, and engineering. We aim to deliver next generation technology platforms powered by lab-on-a-chip and artificial intelligence for faster automation of biologics development, enabling cheaper medicines to benefit all.

Your goal as Molecular & Computational Biology Scientist is to develop pioneering applications in biologics for our lab-on-a-chip technology platform. We are looking for a candidate experienced in protocol development, optimization and qualification, with a strong desire to develop novel and innovative workflows targeting the field of biologics. In this role, you will frequently interface with other fields of knowledge such as AI, data science, microscopy, and digital microfluidics in developing and validating data-driven hypotheses to advance transformative medicines. You will also act as a bridge between different departments by sharing scientific knowledge of your projects as well as by managing development, achievement, and alignment of goals, processes and timelines.

Key responsibilities
Your main responsibilities include origination and execution of experimental campaigns, aligning timelines of multiple projects, and supporting others to deliver high quality analytical methods.

• Testing assay protocols, from experiment design, data collection, and troubleshooting on a Digi.Bio Device and on the bench.
• Performing data analysis using in-house analysis pipeline, and developing and maintaining quality standards for data analysis
• Identifying areas of improvement, tracking, and troubleshooting bugs in the assay development process.
• Identifying state-of-the-art solutions through literature research.
• Origination, development and maintenance of relevant documentation including processes, protocols, purchasing specifications, test documentation, and test reports.
• Supporting product development decision-making processes.
• Supporting laboratory management activities, including maintenance of certifications, inventory sourcing and acquisition.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience
• Phd in a relevant field, or an MSc with the requisite number of years of working experience
• Theoretical and practical expertise in developing assays
• Demonstrable experience using R, Python or similar in data and statistical analysis
• Understanding of microscopy and their applications

You see yourself in the following traits:

• Able to inspire and motivate
• Able to resolve conflict situations in a responsible and respectful manner
• Able to coordinate effectively and independently with other team members to complete projects
• Committed to the task at hand while not losing sight of the bigger picture
• Precise and organized working manner
• Interested in both deep tech and biology
• Open minded and flexible in changing environments
• Comfortable in an international environment

Additional Desirable Requirements

• Practical experience in mammalian cell culture and handling mammalian cells
• Ability to handle complex instrumentation
• Experience working with prototype level hardware and instrumentation
• Experience using or implementing machine learning models
• Startup experience

We offer

• Startups are known for their fast-paced, yet relaxed and light environment. We have a flat hierarchy that focuses on supporting each other towards being the best we can be. We value passion and commitment, and hard, sincere work but also understand that employees have families to take care of and lives to live outside the office.
• The opportunity to work in an ambitious startup in an exciting field developing industry-changing technology targeted at making a positive impact. Today, we are using our expertise to make valuable innovative therapies more accessible to more people.
• Learn about many different things. Our product is based on multidisciplinary engineering principles. This means you will never get bored. Interested in chemistry, engineering, or software? There’s space for that too!

Find out more about Digi.Bio on our website https://digi.bio/.

If you are interested, please sign up via this form https://bit.ly/3JzCAeX and attach your CV and motivation letter. Only applications submitted through the form will be processed.

Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you’re not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.

Please note that we do not sponsor visa applications. The applicant must be currently based in the EU and does not require a visa sponsorship.