Sr. Scientist, Discovery Biology

Boston, MA

About the role

About Superluminal Medicines: Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding

the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.Salary Range: $150,000-$176,000

About

the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced drug discovery biologist join our growing DiscoveryBiology team. The successful candidate brings significant hands-on expertise in cell-based assaydevelopment and enablement to drive early drug discovery programs. The candidate will lead from the benchand contribute to biology strategy and execution across Superluminal programs. Key

Responsibilities:● This role is hands-on and wet lab-focused to drive programs from hit finding through all phases of earlydiscovery. ● Independently design, develop and execute a broad array of cell-based assays to interrogate GPCRfunction and signaling.● Generate, analyze, document, and upload experimental and routine screening data to companydatabases in a timely and accurate manner.● Collaborate cross-functionally with computational, chemistry and protein science colleagues toconceptualize, design, and execute novel screening assays.● Regularly communicate findings with program teams and present at project & company-wide meetings.● Ensure compliance with established laboratory practices, SOPs, and company policies, including bothwet lab and electronic data management

requirements. Minimum

Qualifications● Ph.D. in Biology or a related life sciences field, with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience.● Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, executing, and interpreting cell-based assays usingmultiple assay formats and platforms, including functional assays, target engagement assays, kineticassays, plate-based assays, flow cytometry, and high-content imaging.● Small molecule drug discovery experience required.● Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.● Ability to work onsite 5 days a week required. Preferred

Qualifications:● Experience with GPCR biology is highly desired. ● Experience with assay automation, high-throughput screening, or laboratory robotics is a plus.● Management experience is a plus.

Benefits: Superluminal offers a comprehensive

benefits package that fully covers employees’ annual deductibles and monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) match program, a Massachusetts transportation subsidy, equity, unlimited paid time off, and both disability and life insurance. Equal Opportunity Statement: Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.

About Superluminal Medicines

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biological and chemical company accelerating new possibilities in drug discovery and development. Its platform quickly creates candidate-ready compounds using a comprehensive combination of deep biology and chemistry expertise, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. They leverage cutting-edge computational and machine-learning techniques to accelerate identifying and optimizing novel drug candidates. Their approach combines high-throughput experimental data with advanced algorithms to uncover therapeutic compounds faster and more efficiently than traditional methods.

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Job details

Salary

$150,000 - $176,000

Location

Boston, MA

Company

NameSuperluminal Medicines
IndustryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$158M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

RA Capital Management
Insight Partners
NNVentures
CCatalio Capital Management
Gaingels

Founders

CD

Cony D'Cruz

Co-Founder & CEO

Ajay Yekkirala

Ajay Yekkirala

Co-Founder & SVP, Head of Discovery

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