Senior Scientist, iPSC-Cardiac Modeling & Disease

insitro; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Open, flexible vacation policy

Paid parental leave

Professional development budget

Monthly stipend for cell phone and internet

Free onsite baristas and daily lunch

Free commuter bus network

Job summary

insitro is seeking a Senior Scientist for its cardiac disease biology team in South San Francisco. This pivotal role involves working on iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte models to advance our ML-driven drug discovery efforts. You will design experiments, optimize workflows, and collaborate across disciplines to fuel scientific innovation.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. and extensive experience in cardiovascular biology, focusing on disease mechanisms. Competitive benefits include a starting salary of $156K-$166K alongside flexible vacation policies and robust health coverage.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience in iPSC culture and cardiac directed differentiation.
• Track record building genetic iPSC-CM disease models for cardiovascular mechanisms.
• Strong foundational knowledge of cardiomyocyte biology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and maintenance of iPSC lines for cardiomyocyte differentiation.
• Design and optimize iPSC-CM assays for data quality.
• Contribute to target identification using cellular phenotypes.

Skills

iPSC culture

Cardiac physiology

Genetic disease modeling

High-content imaging

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in cell biology, biomedical engineering, or related field

Tools

Automated microscopy platforms

Job description

insitro is seeking a Senior Scientist for its cardiac disease biology team in South San Francisco. This pivotal role involves working on iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte models to advance our ML-driven drug discovery efforts. You will design experiments, optimize workflows, and collaborate across disciplines to fuel scientific innovation.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. and extensive experience in cardiovascular biology, focusing on disease mechanisms. Competitive benefits include a starting salary of $156K-$166K alongside flexible vacation policies and robust health coverage.