About The Role

We are seeking a highly effective, motivated recent graduate to join our team. You will experience all facets of building a startup at a cutting edge biotech company in San Carlos! You will work with an experienced team of founders and scientists running lab experiments and assays. You are a good fit for this role if you resonate with our values, namely if you work hard, are ambitious, creative,  and honest, write python scripts to solve your problems, and will do whatever it takes to win.

Application Requirements:

• Your cover letter should be one page give clear examples of the following:
• An instance in which you demonstrated an exceptional work ethic
• An instance in which you unblocked the critical path
• An instance in which you demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
• Your application must include an undergraduate transcript
• This job is not 9-5
• This is an opportunity to work very hard, learn a lot, and develop skills that will serve you well later in life
• This is not an opportunity to focus on work life balance

Who You Are:

• BS in chemistry, biochemistry or STEM field with GPA >= 3.5 and <=1 year out of undergrad
• Extremely strong work ethic
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry 
• Experience working with an HPLC
• Python scripting ability
• Highly motivated and ambitious
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Slides
• Live within a 30 minute commute of San Carlos

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of USP guidelines
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Experience working in a biosafety cabinet
• Experience with cell culturing
• Experience working with a plate reader
• Experience with qPCR

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of a research scientist, perform lab work including:

• Quality control of sterile compounded pharmaceuticals
• Method development on an HPLC
• Record experimental methods and results in Benchling
• Read and summarize papers
• Contribute to BD efforts
• Whatever else is needed for the company to succeed

Details:

• This is an in-person role in San Carlos, CA
• The compensation range for this role is $100,000-110,000 along with equity options in the company and benefits

Life at Bioworks 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best
• Financial Security – 401(k) with company matching and fully covered life insurance
• Time to Recharge – Unlimited PTO, generous company holidays, and flexibility to take the time you need
• Connection & Community – Team lunches, office hangouts, and offsite meetups to build meaningful relationships
• High-Impact Work – Shape the future of healthcare at a pivotal moment in our growth
• Competitive Compensation – Top-tier salary and a generous equity package
• Fast-Paced & Exciting – Join a hypergrowth team that moves fast and builds with purpose
• World-Class Team – Work alongside top researchers, scientists, and engineers in a high-performance environment
• Prime Location – Enjoy a sunny workspace in San Carlos