Lila Sciences

Senior/Principal Scientist, Small Molecule Therapeutics

Cambridge, MA USA · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$148k-$208kDetected 20 days ago

Machine LearningData AnalysisRecruitingRoboticsExperimental DesignCommunication

About the role

Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.
USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market.
We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI.

clear understanding of the full hit identification and validation funnel, including orthogonal confirmation, selectivity/counterscreens, artifact mitigation, and translation into hit-to-lead-enabling data packages.
Experience building screening capabilities end-to-end, including instrumentation evaluation/selection, workflow design, and lab automation implementation.

strong working knowledge of complementary screening approaches (e.g., fragment-based, affinity-based, functional/phenotypic, and other relevant modalities) to diversify hit sources and chemotypes.
hands-on experience with affinity/biophysics methods used in hit confirmation and ranking (e.g., SPR, BLI, DSF, ITC, MST, or comparable techniques), with the ability to interpret data critically.

We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.
and a company subsidized lunch program.
International Benefits. Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions
international salaries are set to local market.
Expected Base Salary Range
$148,000 - $208,000 USD

Familiarity operating in AI-enabled drug discovery environments and/or integrating machine learning outputs into experimental design, prioritization, and iterative learning cycles.
U.S. Benefits.
Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
employer-paid life and disability insurance
flexible time off with generous company wide holidays

al employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status

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