Research Scientist

OverviewJoin to apply for the Research Scientist role at Aequita Bioworks.About The Role: We are seeking a highly effective, motivated scientist to join our team. You will experience all facets of building a startup at a cutting edge biotech company in San Carlos. You will work with an experienced team of founders, scientists and RAs designing, executing, and interpreting experiments. You are a good fit for this role if you resonate with our values, namely if you work hard, are ambitious, creative, and honest, write python scripts to solve your problems, and will do whatever it takes to win.Salary: $200,000-220,000 base; Location: onsite in San Carlos; 5 days per week. Application Requirements Your cover letter should be one page and give clear examples of: An instance in which you designed an experiment including tradeoffs considered and iterative improvements An instance in which you demonstrated high executive planning ability Highlight two (or more) orthogonal skills in which you’ve demonstrated excellence Key Responsibilities Design studies, experiments, and assays pertaining to therapeutic biologics and QC of therapeutic products Review literature (research papers, textbooks, regulatory documents) Evaluate scientific results and present readouts and conclusions Assign tasks to RAs Design templates and record experimental results in Benchling Whatever else is needed for the company to succeed Who You Are PhD in natural science such as biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, etc. 2 years since completion of PhD or less Extremely strong work ethic Python scripting ability Highly motivated and ambitious Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Slides Live within a 30 minute commute of San Carlos Nice To Haves Experience with C2C12 cells or human primary myoblasts Experience using a confocal microscope Experience in high throughput biologic expression and characterization Experience using an Agilent Seahorse or other respirometer Why Join Us Contribute to groundbreaking therapies in a dynamic, AI-driven environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists, AI specialists, and drug developers. Opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven startup. Details This is an in-person role in San Carlos, CA The compensation range for this role is $200,000-220,000 along with equity options in the company and benefits Life at Bioworks Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance Financial Security – 401(k) with company matching and life insurance Time to Recharge – Unlimited PTO, holidays, and flexibility Connection & Community – Team lunches, office hangouts, and offsite meetups High-Impact Work – Shape the future of healthcare Competitive Compensation – Salary and equity Fast-Paced & Exciting – Hypergrowth team World-Class Team – Work with top researchers, scientists, and engineers Prime Location San Carlos, CA Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace who prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics as outlined by law. To view our current job openings and apply, please visit our job portal. If you think you have what it takes but don/'t see a job fitting your skillset email us at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17