Sr. Principal Scientist / Assoc. Dir., Molecular Biology
Somite AIAbout the role
Somite.ai is a venture-backed company transforming stem cell biology with AI. We recently raised over $47 million in a Series A funding round, bringing our total funding to about $60 million. Just as LLMs revolutionized human language, we’re decoding the language of cells—how they communicate and decide their fate—using vast amounts of in-house generated data. Our AI models enable precise control over cell behavior, unlocking the potential to engineer therapies for diseases like diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and muscular dystrophies. Our platform, DeltaStem, accelerates therapy creation and continually improves through data-driven insights.
Founded by Dr. Micha Breakstone, a serial AI entrepreneur from MIT, and three Harvard Medical School professors, including the Chair of Genetics, Somite.ai is at the forefront of a new era in healthcare.
Location: Boston
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About the Role:
We seek a motivated and experienced molecular biologist to join our team to support development of our novel capsule technology. In this role, you will design, optimize, and execute strategies for custom barcoding and sequencing protocols to advance our understanding of cell differentiation. You will play a critical role in driving platform development, conducting high-throughput experiments, and collaborating cross-functionally with our AI team. This is a hands-on, lab-based position that requires strong technical expertise and the ability to work independently, while contributing to collaborative project goals.
Responsibilities:
● Design, execute, optimize and interpret platform development experiments
● Maintain clear, organized records of experimental design, execution, and outcomes, with attention to detail and data integrity
● Communicate findings to leadership
● Present findings and experimental progress in internal meetings, adapting communication for both technical and cross-functional audiences
● Collaborate closely with colleagues and leadership to advance development to support corporate goals
● Share learnings, offer support, and help build a lab culture grounded in accountability, urgency, and team success
Qualifications:
● Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, or a related field, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in single cell sequencing, novel molecular biology in biotechnology settings
● Proven success in developing novel technologies
● Proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques, including single cell sequencing
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
● Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
● Degree concentrations in molecular biology, developmental biology, and/or stem cell biology
● Experience with technology development
● Highly experienced in single cell sequencing
● Prior experience in cell therapies and regenerative medicine
● Background in team leadership
● Comfortable operating in fast-paced, startup or early-phase biotech environments
Somite.ai’s Core Values:
● We show up – fully accountable, all-in, doing whatever it takes
● We act with urgency – swift, decisive, proactive
● We support one another – collaborative, helpful, empathetic
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