Physical & Life Scientist
Physical and life scientists in AI companies design and execute experiments across biology, chemistry, and physics to accelerate drug discovery and therapeutic development. These roles span from wet lab work—running immunological assays, synthetic chemistry, and analytical separations—to computational approaches like molecular dynamics simulations and pharmacometric modeling. What distinguishes these scientists is their direct integration with AI-driven platforms: they validate predictions from machine learning models, generate training data for foundation models in biology and chemistry, conduct safety evaluations of AI systems in scientific domains, and translate computational designs into experimental reality. They typically sit within discovery and development teams at TechBio and AI companies, collaborating closely with computational researchers, engineers, and medicinal chemists to bridge the gap between digital prediction and physical validation.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Designing and executing laboratory experiments with rigorous quality control and documentation
Developing and optimizing chemical synthesis methodologies for novel compounds
Operating and maintaining specialized analytical and separation instrumentation
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in automated chemistry systems
Designing cell-based and biochemical assays for compound characterization and screening
Developing quantitative pharmacology strategies and pharmacokinetic models
Authoring technical and regulatory documentation for drug development programs
Designing and executing clinical pharmacology studies and interactions with regulatory authorities
Overseeing clinical trial execution and medical monitoring
Translating traditional laboratory techniques to automated platforms and workflows
Evaluating and deploying new scientific technologies and technical developments
Interpreting and analyzing large-scale biological and chemical datasets
Integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning insights into scientific workflows
Developing computational physics methods and molecular simulations for drug discovery
Conducting safety evaluations and red-teaming exercises for AI systems in scientific domains
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver drug discovery projects
Communicating complex scientific findings to diverse stakeholders and decision-makers
Leading scientific teams and providing technical authority in specialized domains
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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17 open Physical & Life Scientist jobs across 4 companies.
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