AI-Driven Computational Biotech Scientist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Computational Research Scientist to advance biomanufacturing by integrating AI, robotics, and synthetic biology. You will build tools, models, and infrastructure, secure funding, and drive a robust research program applying AI to accelerate scientific discovery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experimental teams, development of predictive models, and the deployment of automated workflows.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience applying AI to guide biological experiments.
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar languages and hands-on ML/deep learning.
• Experience with lab automation and automated experimental workflows.
• Experience with experimental Synthetic Biology and hands-on bench work.
• Solid mathematical background and ability to apply quantitative approaches to complex problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Desirable: ability to supervise staff and contribute to grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Apply AI and data science to guide biomanufacturing and advance predictive models of cell metabolism.
• Integrate omics data into quantitative models of biological systems.
• Develop AI agents to analyze data and propose research directions.
• Design data management systems to organize biological data.
• Collaborate with experimentalists to guide experiments and utilize available data.
• Develop and integrate robotic systems to automate workflows and advance self-driving lab concepts.
• Prepare results for publication and support grant proposals.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

Lab automation

Synthetic biology

Mathematical background

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative research

Education

Ph.D. in Systems Biology / Bioengineering / Computational Biology / Bioinformatics / Applied Mathematics / Physics / Computer Science / Chemical Engineering / Electrical Engineering

3+ years experience applying AI to biology

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Computational Research Scientist to advance biomanufacturing by integrating AI, robotics, and synthetic biology. You will build tools, models, and infrastructure, secure funding, and drive a robust research program applying AI to accelerate scientific discovery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experimental teams, development of predictive models, and the deployment of automated workflows.