Research Scientist II
DataminrSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent experience in life sciences or related fields, along with at least one year of post-graduate work experience in academia or industry. Programming experience in Python or R and bash is required, and basic knowledge of GitHub is also necessary.
Responsibilities
The Project Scientist will execute 4–5 pilots per year, identifying key risks and optimizing for ‘failing fast’ to pivot quickly between ambitious pursuits, while also writing up and publishing pilot results. They will work in coordination with current Project Scientists toward existing pilot goals, contribute to collaborative ideation around new pilots, familiarize themselves with internal platform capabilities, and be able to pitch and lead research pilots. Furthermore, the Project Scientist will establish go/no-go decision points for pilots, achieve baseline computational fluency, and be prepared to draft and publish pilots quickly, ultimately contributing to establishing a new line of inquiry or platform development at Arcadia.
Skills
Biology
Computational Biology
Experimental Design
Scientific Writing
Pilot Studies
Risk Assessment
Project Leadership
Data Analysis
Collaborative Research
IP Development
Arcadia Science
Research and develop emerging organisms for biotechnology
About Arcadia Science
Arcadia Science focuses on researching and developing applications from emerging research organisms. The company studies lesser-known organisms to uncover unique biological properties that can lead to advancements in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. By collaborating with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Arcadia develops new drugs and therapies, generating revenue through research contracts and licensing agreements. Additionally, it commercializes its scientific discoveries by creating proprietary tools and technologies for sale or licensing. Arcadia promotes open science, encouraging researchers to share findings to enhance innovation and visibility. The goal of Arcadia Science is to accelerate scientific discoveries and make them impactful and commercially viable.
N/AHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Wellness Program
Company Equity
Risks
Competition from other biotech firms may dilute Arcadia's market share.
Ethical concerns over lesser-known organisms could impact Arcadia's operations.
Rapid technological advancements require continuous investment, straining financial resources.
Differentiation
Arcadia Science focuses on emerging research organisms for novel scientific insights.
The company emphasizes open science, enhancing visibility and impact of discoveries.
Arcadia collaborates with diverse clients, including academic and pharmaceutical sectors.
Upsides
Increased interest in synthetic biology offers new collaboration opportunities for Arcadia.
Bioinformatics advancements enhance Arcadia's ability to analyze complex biological data.
Growing investment in biodiversity research opens new funding avenues for Arcadia.
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