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Stantec

Project Biologist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Project Biologist with Stantec, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, and land planning and regulatory experts. This ...

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Project Biologist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

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Project Biologist

Irvine, CA · On-site

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Project Biologist

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

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Project Biologist

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

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Project Biologist

Monrovia, CA · On-site

As a Project Biologist with Stantec, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, and land planning and regulatory experts. This ...

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Project Biologist

Fresno, CA · On-site

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Stantec

Project Biologist

Paramount, CA · On-site

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Stantec

Project Biologist

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

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Stantec

Project Biologist

Ventura, CA · On-site

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Stantec

Project Biologist

San Diego, CA · On-site

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Stantec

Project Biologist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62K - $90K/yr

As a Project Biologist with Stantec, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, and land planning and regulatory experts. This ...

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How much do project biology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for project biology in the United States is $81,277.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Project Biology vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectProject BiologyLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Biology or related field; some roles may require a master'sAssociate's or bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch projects, fieldwork, collaborative teamsLaboratory settings, equipment operation, sample analysis
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, environmental agencies, biotech companiesHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities

Project Biology involves managing research projects, designing experiments, and analyzing biological data, often in research or field settings. Laboratory Technicians focus on conducting tests, preparing samples, and maintaining lab equipment. While both roles require biology knowledge, Project Biology emphasizes research project management, whereas Laboratory Technicians concentrate on technical lab work.

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Infographic showing various Project Biology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,277 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

Director, Small Molecule Discovery Biology (Inflammation & Autoimmunity)

Alumis

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$200K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The Alumis team seeks a highly motivated Director in autoimmune discovery biology. The candidate should be well-versed in small molecule drug discovery and bring experience with a variety of target classes and modalities. The individual will take responsibility for important project-level biochemistry and biology efforts advancing our early portfolio of small molecule autoimmune therapies, as well as mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will bring expertise drawn from different areas of biology and immunology, such as biochemistry, pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, and chemical biology/proteomics. Prior experience will ideally span across the stages of drug discovery from lead finding through early clinical development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Taking biology department responsibility in discovery-stage small molecule projects including conceptualizing project strategy, recognizing knowledge gaps, formulating screening paradigms, overseeing SAR generation, coordinating among project stakeholders, and identifying potential new targets
  • Overseeing development of both biochemical and cellular read-outs to support small molecule drug discovery efforts Support characterization of small molecule clinical candidates by employing autoimmune disease models and developing clinically relevant PD assays
  • Providing both direct and indirect supervision of laboratory-based biology staff
  • Manage external biology studies performed at CROs.
  • Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including medicinal chemistry, DMPK, and preclinical development.
  • Ensuring effective communication and coordination with departmental and company-wide leaders on project strategy and progress toward goals

Ideal candidate:

  • PhD with 8+ years biopharma work experience in immunology-related small molecule drug discovery
  • Prior experience with function-level oversight of project biology and/or biochemistry efforts, or overall project team leadership
  • Knowledge of and hands on experience with emerging areas of small molecule drug discovery, such as protein-protein interaction inhibitors, degraders and molecular glues, and transcription factors
  • Expertise spanning from early-stage target discovery and validation through early clinical development
  • Awareness of methods for compound screening, characterizing mechanism of action, transcriptomics, and proteomics
  • Familiarity with autoimmune disease biology including in vitro and in vivo immunology models, immortalized cell lines, isolation and characterization of primary immune cells, RNA-Seq, and cytokine detection methodologies
  • Prior management of CRO collaborations, with an existing familiarity of a wide variety of biology CROs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to advance drug discovery programs; experience working with academic collaborators is a plus.
  • Successful direct and indirect supervision of junior staff members
  • Familiarity and enthusiasm for working in a small company environment
  • Track record of scientific achievement and innovation

The salary range for this position is $200,000 USD to $240,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may very based on the Company's compensation practices.  

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