Remote Part-Time Protein Target Verification Scientist

Obsidian; New York (NY); Remote; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking a skilled scientist for a remote position verifying protein target assignments for AI drug discovery. The role involves reading scientific literature, verifying data accuracy with UniProt records, and ensuring optimal targeting strategies. Candidates should have significant research experience in pharmacology or molecular biology and hands-on experience with binding assays.

This part-time role (10–20 hrs/week) starts immediately and typically lasts for 1–2 months with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field.
• Currently bench-active in a research or scientist role.
• Hands-on experience with binding assays.

Responsibilities

• Verify protein targets using primary literature and UniProt records.
• Classify assignment errors with a structured taxonomy.
• Propose corrections for inaccurate UniProt accessions.
• Write evidence-supported notes explaining reasoning.

Skills

Binding or functional assay experience

Working fluency with UniProt

Experience in pharmaceutical research

Research experience in pharmacology

Education

BA/BS with 5+ years or MS with 2+ years or PhD

Tools

SPR

TR-FRET

Radioligand binding

Kinase assays

GPCR functional assays

Job description

Obsidian is seeking a skilled scientist for a remote position verifying protein target assignments for AI drug discovery. The role involves reading scientific literature, verifying data accuracy with UniProt records, and ensuring optimal targeting strategies. Candidates should have significant research experience in pharmacology or molecular biology and hands-on experience with binding assays.

This part-time role (10–20 hrs/week) starts immediately and typically lasts for 1–2 months with the possibility of extension.