Member of the Technical Staff, High Throughput Screening

Conquest
Palo Alto Office
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior scientists with hands-on HTS and oncology model expertise working in a full-time Palo Alto office.

Best fit for

  • PhD-level cell biologists with startup-scale drug discovery experience
    — “PhD/Postdoc in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field
  • Oncology-focused researchers comfortable with AI-driven experimental workflows
    — “primary focus on oncology
  • Automation-savvy scientists who bridge wet lab and computational teams
    — “Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including computational biologists and AI engineers

Things to consider

  • Mandatory full-time in-office presence with no remote flexibility
    — “In office 5 days a week
  • Startup pace requires balancing innovation with reproducible research
    — “drive scalable and reproducible research

How to stand out

  • Quantify past HTS throughput or hit rates in your resume
    — “high-content high-throughput screening and automation
  • Showcase cross-functional AI/biology collaborations in interview examples
    — “integrate experimental data for AI/ML-driven biological insights
  • Highlight startup-specific adaptability in scaling experiments
    — “Strong background in working within a startup environment
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • advance novel drug discovery platforms
  • drive the identification of potential therapeutic candidates
  • integrate experimental data for AI/ML-driven biological insights
Typical background
PhD/Postdoc in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Design And Execute Experiments For Drug Discovery PlatformsApply Expertise In High-content Imaging, Live Cell Imaging, Automation, Cell Culture Scaling And Reproducibility, Phenotypic Profiling, And Oncology ModelsLead High-throughput Screening (hts) Of Small Molecule LibrariesCollaborate With Interdisciplinary TeamsDevelop And Refine Drug Discovery Workflows

Preferred

Experience In A Startup EnvironmentStrong Problem-solving Skills

Stack & domain

High-content ImagingLive Cell ImagingAutomationCell Culture ScalingReproducibilityPhenotypic ProfilingOncology ModelsHigh-throughput ScreeningSmall Molecule LibrariesCell Imaging TechnologiesRoboticsDrug DiscoveryAIMLBiological InsightsDrug Discovery WorkflowsStartup EnvironmentBiotechProblem-solvingCollaborativeDynamic Work EnvironmentFast-pacedStartupCancer BiologyInterdisciplinary TeamsComputational BiologistsAi EngineersExperimental DataScalableReproducible ResearchLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityCreativityIndependenceAttention To DetailOrganizational Skills

About the role

Original posting from Conquest via Ashby

We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist/Senior Scientist to join our cutting-edge AI startup at the forefront of revolutionizing cancer therapy. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in oncology and beyond by leveraging innovative AI-driven platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and execute experiments to advance novel drug discovery platforms, with a primary focus on oncology.
  • Apply expertise in high-content imaging, live cell imaging, automation, cell culture scaling and reproducibility, phenotypic profiling, and oncology models to develop and optimize innovative drug screening approaches.
  • Lead high-throughput screening (HTS) of small molecule libraries using cell imaging technologies and robotics to drive the identification of potential therapeutic candidates.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including computational biologists and AI engineers, to integrate experimental data for AI/ML-driven biological insights.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of drug discovery workflows in a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Leverage prior experience in a startup or pharma to drive scalable and reproducible research

REQUIREMENTS

  • In office 5 days a week
  • PhD/Postdoc in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience with small molecule libraries, high-content high-throughput screening and automation, live cell imaging, cell engineering, and advanced oncology models.
  • Hands-on expertise in HTS and drug screening using cell imaging approaches.
  • Strong background in working within a startup environment, preferably in drug discovery or biotech.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI/ML, automation, and cancer biology.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment in a fast-growing startup.
  • Top-flight leadership team with successful scientific and industry track record.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

Source: Conquest careers (Ashby)

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