Bioengineering Lead

At Adaptyv, our **high-throughput cloud lab** enables protein designers to experimentally validate their proteins with the click of a button. We're building advanced molecular biology workflows, assay automation and software infrastructure to make it easy for our users to engineer better proteins. Since the launch of our beta access in June 2024 we've been growing rapidly and are now **working with the fastest-moving protein design teams in the world**, across tech bio startups, major AI companies and the biggest pharmas.

**About the role**:
We are looking for an experienced **Bioengineering Lead** to drive research and development efforts in **high-throughput bioengineering**. You will lead the design, execution, and optimization of scalable workflows, integrating cutting-edge molecular biology, automation, and data-driven approaches to accelerate protein engineering. As a key member of the Biology Team, you will **manage research projects, mentor scientists, and collaborate across teams** to ensure the efficient execution of experiments in our Foundry.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan, manage, and execute **high-throughput bioengineering research projects**, ensuring alignment with company goals and scientific milestones.
- Develop and optimize **automated workflows** for molecular biology, protein expression, and functional screening in collaboration with the Lab Automation Team.
- Manage and mentor a team of scientists and research associates, fostering a high-performance research environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including **Software, Automation, and ML**, to streamline data generation and analysis.
- Ensure laboratory best practices, including **scalability, reproducibility, and data integrity**, while optimizing resource allocation.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in bioengineering, synthetic biology, and automation to drive innovation.

**Qualifications**
- ** PhD or MS** in **Bioengineering, Synthetic Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field**.
- At least **3+ years of industry experience** in bioengineering, synthetic biology, or high-throughput molecular biology research.
- Strong background in **experimental design, automation, and scaling biological workflows**.
- Experience managing research projects, leading teams, and mentoring scientists in an R&D setting.
- Proficiency in **Python** for data analysis, experiment planning, and automation integration.
- Familiarity with **lab automation equipment**, liquid handlers and high-throughput screening technologies.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive projects to completion in a **fast-paced startup environment**.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work across disciplines.

**Application deadline**

We are reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.