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
Funding
Total raised
$158M
Last stage
Series A
Investors
Founders
Cony D'Cruz
Co-Founder & CEO
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.
