AI-Driven Protein Design Scientist

Zymo Research; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages

Generous 401(K) with matching

Employee Referral Bonus

Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages

Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays

Complimentary EV Charging

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Zymo Research in Tustin, CA is looking for a passionate Computational Protein Research Associate to enhance our research team focusing on protein engineering and molecular modeling. Candidates should have a degree in computational biology or a related field and experience in machine learning applications.

This role includes working with advanced modeling tools like AlphaFold and conducting experiments in collaboration with wet-lab scientists. The estimated compensation ranges from $75,000 to $85,000, alongside competitive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(K).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field required.
• Strong foundation in computational protein science or structural biology.
• Experience with machine learning or deep learning methods is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop protein sequence–structure–function analysis platforms.
• Build predictive AI/ML models for protein design.
• Apply machine-learning approaches to analyze protein sequences.

Skills

Computational protein science

Machine learning

Python programming

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, structural biology, or related field

Tools

AlphaFold 3

Rosetta

Molecular dynamics simulations

Job description

Zymo Research in Tustin, CA is looking for a passionate Computational Protein Research Associate to enhance our research team focusing on protein engineering and molecular modeling. Candidates should have a degree in computational biology or a related field and experience in machine learning applications.

This role includes working with advanced modeling tools like AlphaFold and conducting experiments in collaboration with wet-lab scientists. The estimated compensation ranges from $75,000 to $85,000, alongside competitive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(K).