One of our early-stage portfolio companies is building a platform to drive AI-powered enhancements in wet labs for protein-based drug discovery, and they are looking for a Founding Scientist to join their team. Responsibilities
• Establish and troubleshoot cell-free protein expression in E. coli lysate and reconstituted systems, starting from linear DNA templates supplied by a synthesis vendor
• Get expression yields high and consistent enough to feed a binding assay, and know what to change when they are not
• Design and run biolayer interferometry experiments
• Decide when a binding result needs an orthogonal check and build those checks in
• Recommend methods, equipment, and external service providers, source reagents, and compare quotes on cost and lead time
• Document experiments, interpret results, and recommend next steps Requirements




• A master's degree or PhD in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or equivalent hands-on experience running protein expression and binding assays in a qualified lab
• Hands-on cell-free protein expression
• Direct experience expressing from linear DNA templates in a cell-free system
• Ability to run and troubleshoot experiments independently, including telling the difference between a biological negative and a dead reagent
• Hands-on experience in drug development, with a CRO or pharma background . Please apply to this role directly on LinkedIn. This is the only way to be considered for this role. Please do not DM any of our stakeholders about this position.

📌 Founding Scientist | Early-stage BioTech AI Company (Bengaluru)
🏢 Peak XV Partners
📍 Bengaluru