As a Research Associate at Valen Labs, you will lead hands-on antibody production and characterization at the bench. Utilizing both mammalian cell culture and cell-free expression systems, you will generate the critical experimental data that powers our computational drug design pipeline, directly influencing the development of next-generation therapeutic candidates.
Research Associate (Antibody) at Valen Labs
Join Valen Labs as a Research Associate (Antibody) and play a pivotal role in the future of drug design. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, you will lead hands-on antibody production and characterization using mammalian cell culture and cell-free expression systems. This is a unique opportunity to provide the high-quality experimental data that powers our computational drug design pipeline. If you are a lab-focused scientist with a passion for precision and want to see your bench work directly influence AI-driven therapeutic discovery, Valen Labs offers the ownership and impact you seek.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Valen Labs
Role overview
Data engine to make AI models better at biology
What you will do
- Execute and optimize antibody production using both mammalian cell culture and cell-free protein expression platforms to ensure high-throughput data generation.
- Design and conduct rigorous characterization experiments with appropriate controls and replicates to maintain the highest standards of data quality for modeling.
- Collaborate with computational scientists to translate experimental results into actionable insights, contributing significantly to the iterative improvement of drug design protocols.
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses hands-on expertise in antibody production and characterization, specifically with proficiency in mammalian cell culture or cell-free protein expression systems.
- Holds a BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, or immunology with a proven track record of maintaining meticulous lab discipline and reproducibility.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a passion for building experimental pipelines that integrate seamlessly with advanced computational drug discovery workflows.
Why this role is remarkable
- You will serve as the experimental engine for a cutting-edge computational drug design platform, where your lab work directly shapes the model’s intelligence.
- Join an early-stage biotech environment where you have full ownership over lab processes, protocol optimization, and the foundational data for the company’s pipeline.
- Work at the intersection of biology and machine learning, collaborating closely with a world-class computational team to bridge the gap between bench work and AI.
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