Scientist, High Throughput Screening

As a Scientist specializing in High Throughput Screening at our Palo Alto-based AI startup, your primary responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments to advance novel drug discovery platforms, focusing particularly on oncology. You'll apply your expertise in stem cell differentiation, live cell imaging, and CRISPR gene editing to optimize innovative drug screening methodologies. Leading high-throughput screening of small molecule libraries using advanced technologies and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams will also be key elements of your role.

To qualify for the Scientist, High Throughput Screening position at our Palo Alto startup, you should possess a PhD or Postdoc in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field. Proven experience in stem cell differentiation, live cell imaging, cell engineering, and advanced oncology models is essential. Hands-on expertise in high-throughput screening techniques using cell imaging approaches is necessary, along with a strong background in drug discovery or biotech within a startup environment.

The working environment for the Scientist, High Throughput Screening role at our Palo Alto startup is collaborative and dynamic, set in a fast-growing startup atmosphere. You will work in close-knit teams, engage with interdisciplinary colleagues including computational biologists and AI engineers, and have the opportunity to push the boundaries of scientific discovery within a supportive atmosphere led by an experienced leadership team.

Success for the Scientist, High Throughput Screening at our Palo Alto startup is measured through your ability to innovate and advance drug discovery platforms, deliver impactful results in high-throughput screening, and contribute to significant advancements in oncology treatment. Collaboration with team members and the successful integration of experimental data with AI insights will also play a crucial role in your performance evaluations.

As a Scientist in High Throughput Screening at our Palo Alto startup, you will encounter numerous opportunities for professional growth. The nature of our dynamic, fast-paced environment encourages continuous learning and skill development, especially in the realms of AI, drug discovery, and advanced oncology research. Additionally, as the company grows, there may be avenues for advancement into leadership positions and the chance to influence the strategic direction of project development.

In answering this question, you should highlight specific experiences where you've employed high-throughput screening techniques. Discuss the types of libraries you've screened, the technologies used, and any interesting results you obtained. This shows your direct experience and how it can contribute to the role at our AI startup.

Share your hands-on experience with CRISPR gene editing. Discuss specific projects where you utilized this technology to answer research questions or contribute to drug discovery. Emphasize how this experience relates to the responsibilities of the Scientist, High Throughput Screening position, particularly in oncology.

Focus on examples that illustrate your ability to work across various science and engineering disciplines. Highlight how your communication and teamwork contributed to project success, especially when integrating experimental data with computational insights, which is central to our approach.

Discuss specific challenges you've faced, such as scaling up experiments or data integration issues. Explain your problem-solving approach and the innovative solutions you implemented, showcasing your critical thinking skills—a key asset we're looking for in the Scientist role.

Highlight your habits of continuous learning, such as attending conferences, reading scientific journals, or participating in workshops. Discuss how this commitment to staying updated can enhance your contribution to our startup’s goals in advancing cancer therapy.

When answering, structure your response by explaining the steps of your experimental design process. Focus on your rationale for selecting specific parameters and methodologies, emphasizing how you would approach challenges while ensuring reproducibility and scalability.

Share a specific experience where time constraints were a factor and explain your strategy for successful project management. Discuss how you motivated your team and prioritized tasks, and the impact of your leadership on project outcomes.

Discuss the various techniques you are proficient in for live cell imaging, providing examples of past experiments. Describe how these techniques supported your research objectives and their relevance to high-throughput screening.

In your response, give a specific example of how you used cell engineering techniques to achieve your research goals. Discuss the significance of these techniques in the context of drug discovery and how they relate to our work at the startup.

Reflect on the intersection of AI and drug discovery, expressing your ideas about potential advancements and challenges. Discuss how you envision your role contributing to this future, particularly within the context of our mission to revolutionize cancer treatment.