Evolutionary Cell Biologist

Arcadia Science is seeking an Evolutionary Cell Biologist to join their team in Emeryville, California. The role involves designing experiments, developing protocols, and generating phenotypic and genotypic data to compare cellular features across organisms. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team and will have the opportunity to work on diverse, often non-traditional organisms/cell types.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• At least 1 year of full-time relevant scientific experience post-PhD
• Demonstrated expertise in cell- or organism-based assay development, including design, execution, and optimization
• Proficiency with core cell biology tools, with a particular focus on those that can gather large-scale, high-dimensional data
• Comfort working with diverse cellular organisms and systems
• Experience with a range of molecular biology techniques, such as cloning, transformation, PCR, genetic manipulation, and protein detection
• Familiarity with data analysis using tools like python or R is preferred
• Ability to align team with organization-wide goals and organize effective collaborations
• Excellent verbal and written science communicator for both general and technical audiences

Benefits

• Competitive compensation between $130,000-$180,000
• Benefits and a highly competitive equity offering
• On-site accommodation at Emeryville, California headquarters