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e184

Scientist - Endometrial Biology

Portland, OR · On-site

$37.50 - $47/hr

Our mission is to remove the biological constraints that limit who can safely carry a pregnancy ... Prior startup, translational research, or early-stage technology development experience. Why e184?

e184

Scientist - Endometrial Biology

Portland, OR · On-site

$37.50 - $47/hr

Our mission is to remove the biological constraints that limit who can safely carry a pregnancy ... Prior startup, translational research, or early-stage technology development experience. Why e184?

Output Biosciences

Head of Biology

New York, NY · On-site

The Role Output has built a biological reasoning model that understands biology at the scale and ... Competitive salary and equity in a growing, well-funded startup * Excellent medical, dental, and ...

Output, Inc

Head of Biology

New York, NY · On-site

The Role Output has built a biological reasoning model that understands biology at the scale and ... Competitive salary and equity in a growing, well-funded startup * Excellent medical, dental, and ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for biology startup in the United States is $172,166.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $219,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Biology Startup job?

A Biology Startup job typically involves working in an early-stage company focused on biotechnology, life sciences, or related fields. Employees may work on research, product development, business strategy, or regulatory compliance. Roles can vary widely, from laboratory research to business operations, depending on the startup's focus. These positions often require adaptability, innovation, and a willingness to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Biology Startup position, and why are they important?

Founding and growing a Biology Startup requires a strong background in biological sciences, business acumen, and experience in research and development. Familiarity with laboratory management tools, grant writing, regulatory compliance systems, and, often, an advanced degree (such as a PhD or MBA) are highly beneficial. Strong leadership, resilience, effective communication, and strategic networking are essential soft skills for building teams and securing funding. These abilities are crucial for navigating the technical, financial, and operational challenges of launching and scaling a scientific enterprise.

What are some common challenges faced by founders and early team members at a Biology Startup?

Founders and early team members in a Biology Startup often face challenges such as securing initial funding, managing limited resources, and navigating complex regulatory pathways for scientific products. Balancing rigorous research with the fast pace of business development can also be demanding. Early roles typically require wearing multiple hats—from conducting experiments to pitching to investors and managing partnerships—which can be both rewarding and intense. Despite these challenges, working at a Biology Startup offers unique opportunities for rapid professional growth, significant impact, and meaningful innovation.

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Infographic showing various Biology Startup job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $172,166 per year, or $82.8 per hour.
Principal Scientist, Biologics Cell Line Development

Principal Scientist, Biologics Cell Line Development

Asimov

Boston, MA • On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Our mission at Asimov is to advance humanity's ability to design living systems, enabling biotechnologies with outsized benefit to society. We're developing a mammalian synthetic biology platform––from cells to software––to enable the design and manufacture of next-generation therapeutics.

We are seeking a Principal Scientist to join our Biologics Cell Line Development team in Boston, MA and help push the boundaries of biotherapeutic cell line development. This role is for a scientific innovator and a manager of junior scientists. The successful candidate will conduct & supervise CHO-based cell line development for biologic therapeutics moving into clinical development. Significant effort designing complex experimental approaches to improve expression systems and workflows through innovation and implementation of new technology is also an important part of this role.

The successful candidate will also work cross-functionally with Asimov’s synthetic biology, modeling, process development and analytical teams. This is a unique opportunity to work at a nimble, forward-thinking synthetic biology startup and help build the future of biological engineering.

About the Role:

  • You’ll perform CHO cell line development processes including transfection, cloning, characterization, and cell banking using state-of-the-art equipment.

  • You’ll drive innovation through the development of improved genetic components, host cell line engineering and cell line development process optimization.

  • You’ll identify emerging practices for biologics cell line development and manufacturing to shape scientific strategies and continued innovation.

  • You’ll represent the cell line development team on cross-functional projects, making decisions for cell line activities and effectively communicating results, progress and plans.

  • You’ll represent Asimov externally, contributing to industry conferences, industry forums, filing patents, and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts.

  • You’ll manage and mentor a team of 3+ scientists focused on CHO-based biologics CLD, providing technical direction and supporting them in their professional development.

About You:

  • 8+ years of experience in CHO-based cell line development is a must, stemming from expressing IgGs and bispecifics in an industrial CLD environment.

  • You have a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

  • You’re a creative problem solver never satisfied with the status quo and get excited about the opportunity to drive the creation of disruptive technology.

  • Minimum 1 year experience managing direct report(s) and providing technical guidance.

  • Don’t let this stop you from applying, but it’s a plus if you are familiar with any of the following: vector optimization to improve titer and product quality attributes for complex bispecific scaffolds; CLD process optimization; or development of automated high-throughput screening for CLD workflows.

  • Experience working with a global customer base isn’t a requirement for this role but bonus points if you have it.

We're fueled by a vision to transform biological engineering into a fully-fledged engineering discipline. Should you join our team, you will grow with a constantly evolving organization and push the frontiers of synthetic biology. Company culture is key to Asimov, and ours is a culture of recombination; we believe that our mission can only be achieved by bringing together a diverse team with a mixture of backgrounds and perspectives.

Compensation Range: $170K - $190K