Senior Scientist – Applications, Drug Screening and Discovery

Element Biosciences is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead and advance drug discovery and screening programs. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive innovation in target identification, validation, and therapeutic discovery.

Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Pharmacology, Genomics, or related field
• 5–7+ years postdoctoral industry experience with demonstrated scientific leadership
• Hands-on expertise in optical pooled screening and spatial multiomics
• Strong background in high-throughput/high-content screening, CRISPR-based functional genomics, and complex assay development
• Proven cross-functional collaboration in advancing drug discovery programs
• Expert cell-based assay, cell biology, and molecular biology skills
• Proficiency with high-content imaging and analysis; familiarity with automation and liquid handling
• Solid understanding of drug discovery workflows from target ID to hit-to-lead
• Bioinformatics/computational skills (R, Python); experience with single-cell and multi-omic data integration
• Knowledge of machine learning in screening; experience with primary cells, organoids, or complex models
• Strong publication and presentation record, with contributions to patents or novel methods
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with strong organizational and project management abilities
• Committed to scientific rigor, data quality, and continuous learning

Benefits

• Stock options
• Discretionary annual bonus
• No cost health insurance plans
• 401k with company match
• Flexible paid time off