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About the Job Based in San Francisco, Applied Technology & Science (A-T-S) is a reputable engineering and environmental consulting firm boasting over 25 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector. Our expertise spans various areas including water resources, watershed resources permitting and management, hydrology, watershed planning, and regulatory compliance. A-T-S is looking for On-Call Wildlife Biologist to join the team (with potential for full-time extension). The candidate will provide biological services including pre-construction biological surveys, site assessments, environmental inspection, and construction monitoring associated with utility infrastructure projects. The candidate will work on projects in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin County, Napa, Contra Costa, Solano, Sonoma, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties. The candidate will be mainly in the field or clients’ offices with our other junior biologists/scientists. Requirements: • 3+ years of experience as a Biologist/Environmental Scientist, or other closely related field, • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, or other closely related field, • Botany experience, • Knowledge and experience with field data collection, data management procedures, and preparation of technical documents including survey reports, • Familiarity of State and Federal Endangered Species Act Regulations, • Willingness and availability to travel and work in the field, • Construction monitoring experience, • Experience as an environmental compliance inspector, • Experience working with utilities (preferred, but not required), • Prior experience with water/energy utilities (preferred, but not required)

Job DescriptionSalary: $87,000 - $91,300 annualized POSITION SUMMARY Position Title: Research Associate, Discovery Biology Reports to: Associate Director, Discovery Biology Status: Regular, Full-time, Exempt Location: South San Francisco, CA Summary: We are seeking a creative and highly motivated Research Associate to join our Discovery Biology team at our South San Francisco location. You will work closely with members of the drug discovery team to conduct and oversee biological testing of new inhibitors. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Executing in vitro experiments to identify and characterize small molecules inhibiting viral infection, • Optimizing and validating cell-based or biochemical assays to support ongoing discovery projects, • In collaboration with senior research member, make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results, • Effectively supporting multiple projects and learning new techniques to support novel exploratory discovery work, as needed, • Reporting experimental data to team of scientists internally, • Utilizing data analysis software and MS Office applications, • Managing compound inventories and assay data, • Participating in general lab maintenance including reagent preparation, ordering of general lab supplies, and maintenance of equipment This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role; however, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The scope of responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or adjusted at the discretion of the organization to meet evolving business needs. Qualifications Include: • Sc./M.S. or equivalent degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, or relevant scientific discipline, • Minimum of 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in industrial or academic settings, preference given to experience in a drug discovery setting, • Strong expertise in assay development, cell biology, and molecular biology techniques, e.g. ELISA, cell viability, reporter, and viral infection assays; mechanism of action studies; (RT)qPCR; molecular cloning; transfection; western blot; etc., • Must be comfortable working in a BSL2 setting with potentially infectious agents, • Demonstrated expertise in ensuring good laboratory practices and BSL2 standards, • Ability to present experimental rationale and data to other scientists, • Motivated, and proactive cell biologist and/or molecular virologist with desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, molecular cloning programs, GraphPad Prism and scientific informatics tools for data input, analysis, and management Pay Range: $87,000 - $91,300 annualized The stated pay range for this position reflects the San Francisco Bay Area job market. Assembly Bio establishes pay ranges based on geographic work locations. Additional factors such as academic credentials and relevant experience will influence the actual salary offered. About Assembly Bio Assembly Bio (NASDAQ: ASMB) is an ambitious biopharmaceutical company with cutting-edge therapeutic candidates capable of improving the lives of millions living with devastating viral and liver diseases. We have multiple ongoing clinical programs focused on the development of novel treatments for herpesviruses, hepatitis delta virus (HDV), cholestatic liver diseases and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Further, our research organization is dedicated to the discovery of new therapies to change the treatment paradigm for individuals living with serious viral and liver diseases. We pride ourselves on creating a culture and work environment that is scientifically driven, ambitious, and collaborative. We encourage diversity of thought that leads to great innovation and are looking to add great people to our dynamic team who are driven to transform the lives of patients. We set our sights highand pursue our goals with determination. Our unique organization stands ready to welcome talented, motivated individuals, who share our ambitions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Information for Recruitment Agencies Assembly Bio does not accept from recruiters/agencies any unsolicited resumes, or any candidate information including blinded resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes or candidate information that is unsolicited. Please do not contact hiring managers or Assembly Bio employees directly with any information related to a resume or a candidate. We handle all recruiting through our internal Human Resources team, and we will reach out to you directly should we wish to engage in a search. Your willingness to comply with this will significantly impact any decision we may make about doing business with you.

Job DescriptionA Bit About Us We are Arcadia Science, an evolutionary biology company founded and led by scientists. Our mission is to turn natural innovations into real-world solutions by developing systematic and quantitative approaches to leveraging biology for therapeutics R&D. We share our research as openly as possible to accelerate discovery and make our work broadly useful. The Opportunity We're closing the gap between biological data and biological understanding. Our Validation team does this by closing the design–build–test–learn loop through lab validation across diverse organisms. Read more about our work through our publications. We are seeking a Quantitative Biologist to join our Validation team with strong expertise in using computational analyses across modalities and biological scales to extract meaning from complex data, identifying the limits of existing analytical approaches, and developing new ones to address them. In this role, you will work shoulder-to-shoulder with experimental biologists, and bring your own firsthand experience at the bench to inform how data is collected, analyzed, and interpreted. You’ll work with imaging modalities (Raman spectroscopy, coherent Raman imaging, live-cell microscopy, quantitative phase imaging) and a range of other quantitative measurements across diverse organisms. Your contributions will be instrumental in validating existing tools at Arcadia, shaping how we design and interpret experiments, identifying potential assets, and building robust analytical infrastructure that scales across the team. Top candidates are rigorous, collaborative scientists who are equally at home writing computational pipelines and sitting down with a wet-lab colleague to think through a statistical analysis. They have strong intuitions about image data, high expectations for rigorous experimental design, and the communication skills to make quantitative reasoning accessible to scientists with diverse backgrounds. They have hands-on bench experience, generating biological data themselves and understanding the experimental realities that shape what analysis is even possible. Enthusiasm and independent documentation for participation in open science is also required as we routinely share our findings via our open-source pubs. Key Responsibilities Design and implement software for signal processing, image analysis, and quantitative interpretation of experimental data Develop and maintain scalable workflows and pipelines that apply these methods to high-dimensional phenotypic data across diverse data types Collaborate with experimental biologists to design statistically sound experiments before data is collected Build and apply statistical and machine learning models to interpret complex biological datasets, including mixed-effects models, dimensionality reduction, and other approaches Review and improve code written by scientists across the team, promoting reproducible and well-documented analytical practices Develop SOPs and shared infrastructure (pipelines, notebooks, documentation) that help the broader team work more quantitatively and independently over time Synthesize ideas, data, and findings into fully open-access pubs and engage with the scientific community to maximize impact and garner feedback that improves the work Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biology, bioengineering, computational biology, biophysics, cell biology, or a related field At least 3 years of full-time relevant scientific experience post-PhD or equivalent Strong foundation in statistically driven experimental design with hands-on experience applying these to biological datasets Track record of working directly with experimental scientists to design, analyze, and interpret studies Demonstrated expertise developing software for biological image analysis Experience with statistical or machine learning methods applied to phenotypic biological data, including spectral or image data Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis, pipeline development, and code review Experience with instrument control, data acquisition software, or pipelines connecting hardware to analysis Direct bench experience generating biological data, with a working understanding of common sources of experimental variability and how they manifest in downstream analysis Excellent verbal and written science communication skills for both general and technical audiences, as we expect all scientists to actively draft and openly publish their results Successful applicants can expect to be compensated between $150,000–$200,000 with benefits and a competitive equity offering, depending on experience level. The position will require the individual to be on-site at our Emeryville, California headquarters. Arcadia is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. We provide competitive compensation and practical benefits to keep you happy and healthy so that you can do your best work. Please note that an offer of employment at Arcadia is contingent upon the successful clearance of a reference and background check.

Job Description ABOUT MITHRL We imagine a world where new medicines reach patients in months, not years, and where scientific breakthroughs happen at the speed of thought. Mithrl is building the world’s first commercially available AI Co-Scientist. It is a discovery engine that transforms messy biological data into insights in minutes. Scientists ask questions in natural language, and Mithrl responds with real analysis, novel targets, hypotheses, and patent-ready reports. Our traction speaks for itself: 12X year-over-year revenue growth Trusted by leading biotechs and big pharma across three continents Driving real breakthroughs from target discovery to patient outcomes. ABOUT THE ROLE We are hiring a QA Engineer, Scientific Software to build the test, validation, and monitoring infrastructure that guarantees the correctness and reliability of the Mithrl AI Co-Scientist. This role requires a PhD-level scientist or computational biologist who understands the drug development lifecycle and who has hands-on experience with omics data. Without this scientific foundation, it is not possible to evaluate whether Mithrl’s outputs are biologically meaningful. You will create automated tests for analysis workflows, ingestion pipelines, and discovery applications. You will build CI systems that catch regressions early, set up monitoring and alerting for system behavior, and ensure that every module in Mithrl produces scientifically valid and reproducible outputs. This role bridges scientific understanding with software quality engineering and is critical for maintaining trust in Mithrl’s analysis engine. If you are a scientist with a passion for product reliability, reproducibility, and validation of ML powered scientific tools, this is a uniquely impactful position. WHAT YOU WILL DO Build automated test infrastructure for data ingestion, analysis modules, discovery applications, and new product features Develop scientific validation frameworks that check correctness and reproducibility of ML driven biological analyses Establish CI workflows that run end to end tests on every commit and catch scientific and computational regressions Build monitoring and alerting systems that track the health, performance, and scientific integrity of product modules Design automated checks for omics workflows Validate that responses generated by Mithrl align with biological logic and expectations from discovery and preclinical development Work closely with ML engineers, data engineers, and application scientists to ensure scientific accuracy across releases Maintain documentation, data fixtures, and gold standard datasets for regression testing Support the development of QA processes that scale with rapid product growth and new analysis capabilities Build a culture of scientific correctness and software reliability throughout the engineering and product teams WHAT YOU BRING Required Qualifications PhD in biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, or a related discovery field Deep understanding of the drug discovery and preclinical development lifecycle Hands-on experience working with omics data such as transcriptomics, RNA-seq, proteomics, ATAC-seq, single cell datasets, or imaging-derived features Ability to evaluate whether a result, analysis, or insight is scientifically correct based on domain knowledge Familiarity with common discovery analyses such as differential expression, enrichment, pathway reasoning, target scoring, and feature importance Experience with Python or similar languages and comfort with scientific computing workflows Strong interest in software quality, reproducibility, and validation of ML driven scientific systems Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with engineers and scientists Nice to Have Experience building automated tests or QA frameworks for scientific or ML systems Experience with workflow engines, scientific pipelines, or reproducibility tools Familiarity with CI tools and modern software development practices Experience validating outputs of AI powered analysis tools Previous work in a tech bio company or computational platform environment WHAT YOU WILL LOVE AT MITHRL High ownership: You will be the guardian of scientific correctness and reliability inside the AI Co-Scientist Impact: You will work with cutting edge ML, multi modal data, and real discovery workflowsTeam: Join a tight-knit, talent-dense team of engineers, scientists, and builders Culture: We value consistency, clarity, and hard work. We solve hard problems through focused daily execution Speed: We ship fast (2x/week) and improve continuously based on real user feedback Location: Beautiful SF office with a high-energy, in-person culture Benefits: Comprehensive PPO health coverage through Anthem (medical, dental, and vision) + 401(k) with top-tier plans We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team. Compensation Range: $150K - $200K

Job DescriptionSalary: $105K-$115K, depending upon experience Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation. Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. This position may include relocation benefits as well. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values: Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed. Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance. Good: We act ethically and morally. Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees. Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry. Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients. We currently have a role available for an Expert Pharma Discovery Biologist. Job duties include, but are not limited to: • Leading in vitro discovery biology across oncology programs, from early target validation through candidate selection, spanning multiple therapeutic modalities., • Contributing to target identification and prioritization by integrating literature, pathway biology, and emerging clinical and preclinical data to nominate and validate novel therapeutic targets., • Designing and executing cell-based assays to evaluate compound activity, including viability, proliferation, and apoptosis readouts across relevant tumor models., • Driving mechanistic and signaling studies (e.g., Western blot, phosphoproteomics, pathway analysis) to characterize target engagement and mechanism of action., • Leading target biology efforts including evaluation of target expression, antigen density, receptor internalization, intracellular trafficking, and target-dependent processing., • Developing and optimizing disease-relevant in vitro models (e.g., 3D culture systems, model generation, co-culture platforms) to characterize novel modalities and enable translational studies. Job requirements include, but are not limited to: • PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field with 0-2 years of industry or relevant postdoctoral experience in oncology drug discovery or targeted therapeutics research., • Excellent communication skills verbal and written., • Works well both within a team and as an individual., • Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions., • The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery. This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time). Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic. Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. This job posting will close by 7/6/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Works closely with Senior Manager to ensure company, department, and team goals are met. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors workflow and ensures production goals and deadlines are met (e.g. TAT, SLA) Engages in future planning and scales employees and equipment appropriately Gathers and monitors metrics on production deadlines, efficiency, scrap waste, and error rates Monitors the quality control/assurance programs, test results, and equipment (if applicable) Uses metrics in decision-making and to drive changes across the team (e.g. cost reduction, quality improvement) Manages sufficient headcount levels to meet production goals by proactively driving the interview process and managing employee PTO and overtime when necessary. Refines current lab process through continuous improvement projects. Oversees team specific lab operation. Go-to person when senior manager is not present; go-to person for knowledge of process and product. Responsible for seamless transition of automation and test improvement/additions into production workflow Analyzes and troubleshoots lab processing errors; provides recommendations on how to proceed to lab director, scientists and statisticians as necessary Supports Supervisors in close out of NCRs. Responsible for the initiation and close out of CAPAs in a timely manner. Ensures departmental lab compliance for regulatory bodies Ensures tests are being completed according to approved procedures. Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work area for the team at all times. Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support. Handles employee issues: complaints, disciplinary actions, etc. Collaborates with Senior Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve issues. Explains (as much as possible) reasoning behind instructions/processes given/changes that are made. If necessary, explains to team why certain ideas cannot be implemented effectively. Meets regularly with Supervisors to discuss goals and progress. Responsible for performance review of direct reports and overseeing performance review of entire staff. Plans and leads team meetings. Develops high-performing employees by providing them learning opportunities, cross-training opportunities and newchallenges whenever possible. Recognizes and rewards talent through merit reviews, promotions, and recognition programs Adheres to Departmental Expectations. Manages the training program for direct reports. Notifies management of all requirements for tools, supplies, etc. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s). Manages the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing. QUALIFICATIONS BS/BA degree in Biological Sciences, related field, or equivalent A minimum of 3+ years of industry-related experience preferred Current certification in California State CLS or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Exceptional multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel. Able to be detailed oriented and can organize, prioritize. Strong problem solving skills. Independent self-starter comfortable in working in teams at all levels Experience in building and managing a high performing group of engaged and motivated employees Compensation & Total Rewards This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera's robust Total Rewards program, including: Annual performance incentive bonus Long-term equity awards Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and company holidays Additional wellness and work-life benefits Compensation Range $123,400—$180,000 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program! For more information, visit www.natera.com. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/ Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes. For more information: • BBB announcement on job scams, • FBI Cyber Crime resource page

Job Description POSITION SUMMARYThe Supervisor, QC Reagent will manage day-to-day operations of manufacturing and testing of consumable reagents to support production. Works closely with Manager to ensure company and Team goals are met. Ensure quality work is completed timely. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide direct supervision and follow up to individual contributors in a highly regulated environment (CLIA/CAP/ISO13485) to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures. Perform, troubleshoot and follow up incoming inspection, manufacturing and Quality Control tests for reagent release Support and leads development of workflow troubleshooting and procedure improvements Escalate issues/concerns and suggests possible solutions and collaborates with Manager to resolve issues Knowledgeable & competent in Reagent Team Benchwork & Data Analysis Support and provide approvals for QC documentation updates Oversee and maintain training records for new hires Implement new process changes, tech transfers, planning workflow and reagent preparation and qualification. Provide direction and guidance to employees Provide direction for planning meetings to meet Turnaround time (TAT) to ensure work is consistently completed according to department goals. Assist with Audit preparation by compiling data and prepares reports as needed. Lead Continuous Improvement Projects Participate in the preparation of investigations, summaries, and reports Assist in maintaining, updating, and approving documents pertaining to raw material specifications, reagent qualification, laboratory procedures, and department training Perform Record Review of Incoming Inspection, Manufacturing, Qualifications, Maintenance Log, etc Responsible for day-to-day operational staffing, including hiring/training of personnel. Administer company policies and management guidance that directly affect employees. Meet regularly with individual contributors to discuss goals and performance. Keep team morale up and maintains professionalism of team members. Able to take on own projects with little supervision. Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, Support and Product Development. Follow/Ensure GLP (good laboratory practices) and GMP (good manufacturing practices) compliance Conduct self in a Professional manner Perform other duties as assigned Adhere to Departmental Expectations • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job, • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire, • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirementsQUALIFICATIONS, • 4+ years of experience if degree is in CLS/MLS or 4.5+ years of experience if BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or related field is required, • Relevant Molecular Biology and/or Cell Culture experience in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred, • Experience with writing of SOP's and QC documentation is preferred, • For California site, • Current California State CLS or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist) is required, • For Texas site, • Current MT/MTS/CLS certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB is required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Strong leadership skills, • Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new projects or assignments, • Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Word processing and data management skills., • Experience in PCR and other Molecular Biology Techniques., • Understanding of Quality Control methods development and implementation., • Supply chain, document control, and regulatory compliance experience., • Experience in a regulated environment, GMP, ISO, CLIA, CAP, and Aseptic techniquesPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT, • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and perform laborious tasks, • Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary, • Duties require exposure to cold air due to frequent accessing of refrigeration/freezer units, • This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, handheld scanning device, communicate via electronics, read materials, and use equipment in reagent preparation, • Duties are performed in a laboratory setting (ie. BSL-1, BSL-2, etc.) with potentially hazardous material and in an office setting, • Duties require wearing safety goggles, gloves, and lab coat, • Duties may require working outside shift working hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime Compensation & Total Rewards This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera's robust Total Rewards program, including: Annual performance incentive bonus Long-term equity awards Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and company holidays Additional wellness and work-life benefits Compensation Range $83,400—$122,550 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program! For more information, visit www.natera.com. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/ Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes. For more information: • BBB announcement on job scams, • FBI Cyber Crime resource page

Job Description About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: STEM Computational Scientific Software & Evaluation Design - Pharmacokinetics & Systems Biology Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Design challenging computational problems using domain-specific scientific software libraries like libRoadRunner, Tellurium, or SBML-based tools., • Develop problems that test AI systems' ability to implement complex multi-step scientific workflows and strategic reasoning., • Calibrate tasks against state-of-the-art AI models, refining problem design to achieve target difficulty., • Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and training data quality., • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance. Qualifications Must-Have • Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM domain (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience)., • Proficiency with at least one listed scientific software library, evidenced by research publications, open-source contributions, or professional work., • Strong Python programming skills for writing problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators., • Ability to work independently and iterate on problem designs based on calibration feedback., • Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes. Preferred • Experience across multiple listed domains or tools., • Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design., • Background in scientific pedagogy or exam/problem-set design., • Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume, • AI interview based on your resume, • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome, • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Valo Health is a human-centric, AI-enabled biotechnology company working to make new drugs for patients faster. The company’s Opal Computational Platform transforms drug discovery and development through a unique combination of real-world data, AI, human translational models and predictive chemistry. Our talented team of biologists, chemists and engineers, armed with advanced AI/ML tools, work together to break down traditional R&D silos and accelerate the speed and scale of drug discovery and development. Valo is committed to hiring diverse talent, prioritizing growth and development, fostering an inclusive environment, and creating opportunities to bring together a group of different experiences, backgrounds, and voices to work together. We embrace new ways of learning, solve complex problems and welcome diverse perspectives that can help us advance patient-centric innovation. Valo is headquartered in Lexington, MA, with additional offices in New York, NY and Tel Aviv, Israel. To learn more, visit _. About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Staff Computational Biologist to drive the next generation of software and data products supporting Target Identification and Prioritization across our research organization. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of biology, computation, product strategy, and engineering execution. As a senior member of the Translational Platform Engineering team, you will act as a product owner, technical strategist, and rapid prototyper, responsible for shaping the roadmap and delivering tools that power discovery teams. Your day to day includes working with biology data scientists to harden their notebooks and workflows, pushing new releases to production (on a predictable schedule), and sitting with biologists and chemists as they use the UIs to advance our translational biology efforts. The Staff Computational Biologist is the key to translating use cases into technical specifications for engineering teams. This is a highly visible and impactful role where you will contribute to a human-biology-first approach to drug discovery programs by leading the end-to-end lifecycle of platform capabilities used daily by our Target ID scientists. What You’ll Do… • Own the product roadmap for Target ID software., • Gather and prioritize scientific requirements from internal users., • Translate use cases into technical specifications for engineering teams., • Rapidly prototype computational solutions using Python., • Develop and maintain internal packages, reproducible workflows, and APIs., • Establish documentation, onboarding materials, and best practices for internal platform usage., • Lead cross-functional project execution (data engineering, software engineering)., • Follow good engineering practices (i.e. CI/CD, predictable demo cadence, etc.) What You Bring... • Bachelor's/ Master's degree in relevant field (computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, computer science) or equivalent relevant education and experience, • 6+ years industry experience in computational biology or data-driven discovery; minimum 1 years’ experience in software engineering and data engineering teams, • Proficiency working with programming languages Python, and R, modern development frameworks and developing internal packages, • Experience with omics/translational data analysis, scalable ETL pipelines, data modeling, and associated QC, • 1+ years’ experience leading complex projects as product owner, • Experience supporting target identification, prioritization, or multi-modal analysis. Nice to have... • Experience with dashboard development (e.g. Shiny, Dash, Streamlit, React, Veu.js)., • Understanding of cloud-native tools and modern data platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)., • Familiarity with the drug discovery and development process is a plus Remote Salary Range $165,750 - $195,000 USD CA Salary Range $195,585 - $230,100 USD Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Valo Health currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Valo Health's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. Please note: At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who currently have permanent US work authorization without the need for immediate or future sponsorship.

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About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey.Position: Biology Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70

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About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey.Position: Life Sciences AI Specialist Type: Contract Comp

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