At Inceptive, you will drive development forward that could help billions of people. To accomplish this, you will be part of a collaborative, antedisciplinary team building our biological software.

Our AI models learn to generate therapeutic molecules with improved properties by training on natural and experimentally-derived data. Acquiring data relevant to function at scale is a critical step in maximizing the performance of our models. We think broadly about the type and scale of data necessary to improve our models, then identify or invent the methods needed to acquire that data.

You will be responsible for the development and deployment of novel high-throughput assays to measure various properties of large sequence libraries. You will use a data-driven approach to optimize assays and apply chemical and biological insights to maximize the utility of information collected. You will apply this data to efficiently improve design of therapeutic molecules in close collaboration with biologists, ML and data engineers, and translational experts.

Your Mission, should you choose to accept it

Embody our vision of an antedisciplinary environment and embrace learning about areas outside of your traditional area of expertise
Collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds to create experiments that creatively leverage biology and computation
Develop and execute pooled assays to measure sequence-to-function in vitro, in cells, and in vivo
Generate, analyze, and communicate data that maximally impacts AI-based molecular design

Qualifications

PhD and 4+ years of post-PhD experience (e.g., startup, industry, or research)
Problem-solver who combines deep knowledge of experimental methods with quantitative intuition to generate biological data at and beyond the state-of-the-art
Solid foundation in theory and techniques of molecular and cellular biology
History of building highly multiplexed assays to generate rich datasets from mammalian cells, such as large functional screens or single-cell ‘omics
Scientific programming (preferably in Python), including analysis and visualization of complex data
Availability to work with team members across US and Europe, with meetings starting at 8am PT
Readiness to travel several times a year for company retreats and business events
We value in-person collaboration and expect candidates to work at our lab location

Preferred skills

Experience with mammalian synthetic biology, particularly for cell therapy applications
Knowledge of RNA biology, biochemistry, and biologics drug development
Strong understanding of next-generation sequencing platforms (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, Pac Bio), including library preparation and data analysis
Experience generating and analyzing large ‘omics datasets, via sequencing and/or mass spectrometry

Compensation

$135K – $240K + Bonus + Equity

What we offer

A competitive compensation package
30 days paid vacation per year
Comprehensive health insurance for US based Beginners
401K with company match for US based Beginners and Direktversicherung for German Beginners
Quarterly company-wide retreats
Monthly wellness benefit
Budget for multiple visits per year to our offices in Berlin, Palo Alto or Switzerland
Learning & Development budget to attend conferences, take courses, or otherwise invest in your professional growth, as well as access to the Learning & Development platform EdX and Hone
A buddy to help you get settled

*Varies by country and does not apply to internships

At Inceptive, we are creating tools to develop increasingly powerful biological software for the rational design of novel, broadly accessible medicines and biotechnologies previously out of reach. Our team brings together vast expertise in molecular biology, machine learning, and software engineering, and we are all working towards becoming antedisciplinary, meaning we deepen the knowledge we have in our area of expertise while also expanding our knowledge of completely new fields.

We approach our goals with a Beginner's mind, humbly and with fresh eyes, and aim to become the pioneers of a new discipline rooted in biology as much as in deep learning, whose impact will be realized together with out-of-the-box thinkers in business and entrepreneurship, defying established categorizations. We are building a company culture centered around growth, learning, and discovery. We believe in humility and open-mindedness in how we approach each other, as well as problems we don't yet have solutions for.

It is the policy of Inceptive to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Inceptive prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Inceptive is also committed to welcoming and providing accommodations to people with disabilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout your application process.

High-throughput data generation to advance ML design