Career Opportunities in the Foresite Capital Network

The Opportunity

The heart of insitro’s strategy is the development of novel, innovative methods in machine learning and high-throughput biology that address key bottlenecks in the drug development pipeline. To accomplish this, we are putting together a team of life scientists with expertise in cellular and biochemical assays.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of mid/high throughput biochemical/cellular assays and mechanistic experimentation to advance early stage drug discovery projects. The candidate will work closely with a team of multidisciplinary scientists to enable key assays/models and studies to advance a diverse portfolio of small molecules targeting neurological and metabolic disorders. We value a highly collaborative working style centered on effective communication and rigorous scientific exploration. If you are a highly motivated teammate with a strong desire to impact patients in diseases related to metabolic disorders, we invite you to consider joining our team!

You will be joining a biotech startup that has long-term stability due to significant funding, but yet is very much in formation. A lot can change in this early and exciting phase, providing opportunities for significant impact. You will work closely with a very dedicated team, learn a broad range of skills, and help shape insitro’s culture, strategic direction, and outcomes. Join us, and help make a difference to patients!

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and perform cellular assays to support the Metabolic Diseases therapeutic area
• Culture immortalized, primary (e.g. hepatocytes and adipocytes) and iPSC-derived cells
• Use molecular biology and functional genomics techniques such as CRISPR and siRNA to evaluate disease biology
• Conduct imaging-based assays to support the metabolic disease therapeutic area
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments in electronic lab notebook (ELN)
• Collaborate with colleagues on multi-disciplinary project teams to provide scientific/technical contributions and deliver project goals

About You

• BS/MS in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology or a relevant scientific subject area, with a minimum of two (2) years of drug discovery experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical setting
• Experience in the development and execution of cellular assays using a wide range of experimental methods and detection technologies including advanced microscopy, ELISA, immunofluorescence
• Hands on experience in culturing liver cells and iPSC differentiation, a plus
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams to advance drug discovery, with excellent organization and communication skills