Scientist, Protein Design

Chai Discovery · San Francisco

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Chai Discovery seeks a Scientist in Protein Design to join its AI-driven drug discovery platform team in San Francisco. The role involves advising major pharmaceutical partners on protein engineering challenges, serving as an expert user of the company's technology, and translating client needs into internal research initiatives.

What they're looking for

Expertise in protein design, antibody engineering, or computational biology methods
Experience in academic research or pharmaceutical drug discovery programs
Strong communication skills and ability to operate with urgency
Demonstrated curiosity, intellectual rigor, and collaborative mindset
Capability to work independently and perform under pressure

What you'll be doing

Develop deep understanding of partner organizations' scientific objectives and therapeutic targets
Serve as power user of Chai's AI platform, mastering technical capabilities and limitations
Apply creative problem-solving to novel biological challenges in collaboration with internal and external scientists
Translate field findings and partner feedback into recommendations for product and model refinement
Advise on drug discovery strategy as trusted scientific advisor to major pharmaceutical programs

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