Senior Scientist – Wet-Lab Discovery & HTS Leader

Transcripta Bio; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A preclinical-stage AI drug discovery company in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead wet lab operations including high-throughput drug screening and cell line maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, extensive experience with iPSC technology, and a collaborative spirit to work across teams. This is a hands-on role where your scientific expertise will guide project decisions and enhance our discovery engine. Competitive compensation and exciting startup environment await.

Qualifications

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 3–5+ years of experience.
• Experience in iPSC maintenance and differentiation.
• Hands‑on experience with high-throughput drug screening workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and bank human cell lines.
• Lead high-throughput drug screening campaigns.
• Design and conduct downstream validation experiments.

Skills

iPSC maintenance

High-throughput drug screening

Experimental design

Data analysis using Python or R

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Education

PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

MS with 6+ years of relevant industry experience

Tools

Liquid handling automation (Hamilton, Tecan)

High-content imaging systems (Opera Phenix, ImageXpress)

ELISA and MSD

Job description

A preclinical-stage AI drug discovery company in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead wet lab operations including high-throughput drug screening and cell line maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, extensive experience with iPSC technology, and a collaborative spirit to work across teams. This is a hands-on role where your scientific expertise will guide project decisions and enhance our discovery engine. Competitive compensation and exciting startup environment await.