Scientist Ii, Peptide Drug Discovery

Parabilismed

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $120,000–$145,000 py; bonus/equity: annual t...
On-site
Phd in chemical biology or related field
Experience developing biochemical and cell-based assays
Scripting and tool-building experience for automation
Parabilis Medicines is seeking a Scientist II in Peptide Drug Discovery to support their innovative drug development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical biology, hands-on assay development, and experience with automation and AI tools

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing and improving experimental screening assays to measure drug-like properties at scale across multiple programs.
  • Candidates must demonstrate scripting and tool-building experience to automate analyses and streamline laboratory workflows.
  • Parabilis Medicines is a clinical-stage company advancing first-in-class therapies targeting undruggable proteins using its proprietary Helicons platform.

Matching Summary

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Parabilis Medicines is seeking a Scientist II in Peptide Drug Discovery to support their innovative drug development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical biology, hands-on assay development, and experience with automation and AI tools.

Salary

Base: $120,000–$145,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual target bonus and equity included; Benefits: Comprehensive suite of competitive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Chemical Biology or related field
  • Experience developing biochemical and cell-based assays
  • Scripting and tool-building experience for automation
  • Quantitative approach to assay quality and data QC
  • Demonstrated use of AI tools in current role

Nice-to-have

  • Experience improving lab throughput through automation
  • Familiarity with high-throughput screening concepts
  • Working knowledge of peptide chemistry
  • Builder mindset with strong scientific judgment
  • Curiosity for emerging technologies

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related discipline
  • 2-4 years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with experimental assays
  • Comfort with controls, variability, robustness, and data QC

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