Research Scientist, Life Sciences (Experimental Biology)
Posted
$300,000 – $320,000 USD
Tech Stack
Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and iterate on experimental programs including molecular biology, biochemistry, protein/nucleic acid characterization, high-throughput functional screens, and assay development.
- Partner with computational biologists to design experiments that produce high-quality, analysis-ready data and inform subsequent analysis.
- Generate and prioritize hypotheses by combining experimental judgment with literature, biological knowledge bases, and computational predictions.
- Utilize Claude and internal agent frameworks for experimental planning, protocol development, and data interpretation, providing feedback to model-improvement and product teams.
Soft Skills
Molecular BiologyBiochemistryProtein CharacterizationNucleic Acid CharacterizationHigh-Throughput Functional ScreensAssay DevelopmentComputational BiologyScientific AI Applications
Benefits
- Equity
- Flexible Hours
- Health Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Visa Sponsorship
Culture
Cross-Functional TeamsImpact-OrientedAgile/ScrumCollaborative SpaceFlexible HoursWork-Life BalanceTransparent LeadershipDiverse Leadership
Requirements
Required: Ph.D. in a biological science or related field
Regions: Us
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About Anthropic
Industry: ai
Size: small
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems to be safe and beneficial for users and society.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $300,000 – $320,000 USD
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