Scientist, Assay Development (Contractor)

The posting, as Recursion wrote it

Your work will change lives. Including your own.

The Impact You'll Make

• Contribute directly to Recursion's mission of revolutionizing drug discovery through our automation- and AI-powered platform.
• Develop, optimize, and validate cell-based and biochemical assays for deployment on our automated high-throughput screening platforms, enabling the construction of Recursion's Maps of Biology across diverse and often challenging human cell types.
• Execute assay workflows at scale, monitoring performance against defined quality metrics and flagging deviations early.
• Analyze experimental data rigorously to validate processes, troubleshoot systems, and drive improvement, sharing findings and collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team to refine approach and direction.
• Document methods, results, and protocols to a standard that allows workflows to be transferred and run reliably by others.
• Conduct impactful work in a matrixed environment where your insights and ideas are valued and expected.

The Team You'll Join

You will join a cross-functional assay development team working to redefine preclinical drug discovery. The environment thrives on collaboration, open communication, and teamwork across multiple departments. You will work closely with biologists, assay development associates, data scientists, software engineers, automation engineers, and our supply chain team. The team's key output is robust, transferable assays for deployment on a high-throughput screening platform that integrates industry-leading automation to generate petabytes of high-dimensional data from human cells.

Strong communication skills are essential to our success, as much of our coordination and reporting happens electronically. We value independent thought, self-reflection, and a growth mindset, with a shared goal of continuous improvement. We also believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, so if you have suggestions to improve the way we work, we welcome them.

The Experience You'll Need

• B.S. or M.Sc. in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant industry or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and optimizing cell-based or biochemical assays, including mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of core molecular and cell biology techniques, such as transfection, nucleic acid and protein handling, and plate-based readouts.
• Experience with automated, computer-controlled laboratory instrumentation such as liquid handlers, plate readers, and imagers, in 384 and 1536-well formats.
• Demonstrated ability to move experimental work forward independently and efficiently with general direction rather than step-by-step instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and quickly learn new techniques and instrumentation.
• Careful, consistent documentation of protocols and results in an electronic lab notebook or equivalent.
• A passion for working in a fa

[…]
Recursion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, local, or provincial human rights legislation.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Recursion leverages AI in our hiring process. We use Greenhouse's Talent Matching AI technology feature to help review applications against the skills and experience we've identified as important for this role. It analyzes your resume and application responses to assess how closely your qualifications match our criteria - but all decisions are made by our human recruiters and hiring managers, including whether to move to the next phase of review. Talent Matching does not automatically advance or reject any candidate. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have been informed about and consent to this use of the Talent Matching tool in our review process. Please refer to our Recursion Privacy Policy at https://www.recursion.com/privacy-notice/ for more information about our processing of personal data and your rights.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Recursion Pharmaceuticals and its affiliate companies do not accept resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Recursion or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Recursion’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Recursion, and Recursion will not owe any referral or other fees. Our team will communicate directly with candidates who are not represented by an agent or intermediary unless otherwise agreed to prior to interviewing for the job.