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Scientist I, Screening Tech Development
Profluent
Emeryville, California, United States; On-sitePosted Jul 17, 2026 · 6h ago$127k – $142k
Full-time$127k – $142kEntry LevelOn-siteBiotech
About this role
Profluent is seeking a Scientist I to develop and deploy screening infrastructure for their mammalian genome-editing platform. This lab-based role involves bridging AI-driven enzyme design with high-throughput experimental validation, spearheading genome-editing projects, and building scalable screening workflows. The ideal candidate will collaborate with biologists, bioinformaticians, and ML engineers.
What we are looking for
6- Develop and deploy scalable pooled mammalian screening and DNA preparation workflows
- Design, execute, and optimize high-throughput mammalian transfection workflows and cell-based assays
- Quantify genome editing via Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Generate poly- and monoclonal cell lines using Homology-Directed Repair (HDR) and lentiviral transduction
- Partner closely with Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Automation, and Biology teams
- Maintain electronic lab notebooks, SOPs, and analytical summaries
Skills mentioned
3PythonSQLMachine Learning
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be authorized to work without sponsorship.
