Associate Scientist III/Scientist I
Neuroscience
Posted on 4/5/2023
INACTIVE
Insitro

201-500 employees

Machine learning-driven drug discovery and development
Company Overview
Insitro stands out as a pioneering drug discovery and development company, utilizing machine learning and high-throughput biology to transform the traditional, often inefficient, process of creating medicines. The company's unique approach combines human genetics, functional genomics, and machine learning to construct predictive in vitro human cell-derived disease models, aiming to deliver more effective medicines faster and at a lower cost. With a diverse team of experts in life sciences, machine learning, human genetics, engineering, and drug discovery, insitro fosters a collaborative culture that integrates the languages of biology and machine learning, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking to advance tomorrow's medicines.
AI & Machine Learning
Data & Analytics

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$743M

Founded

2018

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

58%
Locations
San Bruno, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • A PhD with one (1) year of experience or BS/MS in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology or a relevant scientific field, with a minimum of five (5) years of drug discovery experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical setting
  • Familiarity with coordination and shared documentation (Gsuite, Slack, Smartsheets)
  • Experience with the development and execution of cellular assays at mid and high throughput scale, using a wide range of experimental methods and detection technologies including advanced microscopy, immunoassays (IF, ELISA, Biochemical), functional assays (Electrophysiology, MEA, Calcium Imaging)
  • Experience in high throughput imaging and assay development from image based systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams to advance drug discovery, with excellent organization and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop, optimize, and perform cellular assays to support the Neuroscience therapeutic area
  • Culture iPSC-derived cell-types related to your neurological models
  • Maintain accurate documentation of experiments in electronic lab notebook (ELN) and follow all laboratory training and safety requirements
  • Evaluate and implement new enabling technologies and methodologies related to assay development and target validation packages
  • Collaborate with colleagues on multi-disciplinary project teams to provide scientific/technical contributions and deliver project goals
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience and knowledge of neurological and psychiatric disorders and in vitromodels with an emphasis on epileptic, neurodegenerative, and cognitive disorders
  • Experience with analysis scripts in python, R and collaborative platforms such as jupyter notebooks
  • Experience with molecular biology and functional genomics techniques such as CRISPR and siRNA
  • Hands-on experience with high throughput automated cell culture and dosing equipment (Echo, Plate washers, Certus, Hamilton, etc), interaction with automation engineers a plus