Senior Scientist

THE ROLE We’re looking to hire a Senior Scientist in Bioengineering or Biology for ODDITY LABS. In this role, you will:

• Work closely and collaborate with Platform within ODDITY LABS to develop novel macromolecules, including peptides and proteins, for topical and non-topical skin applications in health and wellness industry.
• Conceive, plan, and execute studies to support R&D projects in our pipelines.
• Lead research programs focused on new molecule discovery, high-throughput screening, target validation, and assay development.
• Refine and continuously evolve existing pipelines to enable data-driven decision-making, acceleration through the proof-of-concept to product stages, and product validation pipelines.
• Develop and/or standardize protocols to support synthesis and scale-up.
• Stay apprised of new dermatology, bioengineering and tissue engineering trends and implement new technologies that further enhance the capabilities of ODDITY LABS.
• Lead scientific assessment of M&A opportunities focusing on anti aging, supporting several teams.
• Develop and present new concepts in partnership with ODDITY LABS / ODDITY leaders.
• Support 1-3 team members across their developments, providing feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
• Foster a culture of innovation and be a leader within ODDITY LABS and across ODDITY teams

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, PharmD) in Bioengineering or Biology with 6+ years of industry experience.
• You have extensive knowledge of current bioengineering techniques and experience implementing them.
• You have extensive experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly experience with handling primary human cells. Experience with stem cells, iPSC differentiation and/or 3D skin models.
• You have extensive experience with skin/aging biology.
• You are a hard worker with a high level of accountability.
• You are a strong problem solver with a deep curiosity and desire to tackle challenging biochemistry problems in a fast-shifting environment.
• You are excited about building and growing a team, creating an environment that supports your team’s personal / professional development and strong performance
• You have excellent written and verbal communications with experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• You are adaptable and a team player, willing to go the extra mile and jump in on ad hoc tasks to support the overall company growth
• Preferred experience: Pre-clinical in-vitro testing within dermatology and skincare product development.

 WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• This position will consider and sponsor candidates on a visa (OPT, STEM OPT, H1B, TN).
• This position is in-office in our Cambridge, Massachusetts office and laboratory.
• The salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with experience.