Purpose-Built & Science-Driven

First-in-class therapeutics from pandemic influenza to metastatic cancers
Highly competitive salaries & stock option packages
Comprehensive health, dental & 401(k) plans
State-of-the-art 20,000 square foot facilities just outside Washington D.C.
Scientist-led & science-driven: help build the next chapter with us!

Open Positions

Vice President / Senior Vice President: Translational Biology

Director: Therapeutic Discovery

We are looking for a highly creative and rigorous biomedical scientist with R&D team leadership experience to direct a key area of scientific innovation within our company. A successful candidate would have the possibility of joining the senior leadership team and taking part in major scientific decisions. Required Expertise: - 8 years of post-Ph.D. R&D experience discovering and developing novel biologics (from infectious disease to oncology). - Team leadership experience driving a critical area of innovation for a company, government or academic lab. Additional specific expertise in at least 2 of the following: + RNA medicines or cell & gene therapy (e.g., RNA, lipid nanoparticles, viral vectors, cell therapy) + Cell Biology (e.g., design of novel cell-based screens & platforms) + Synthetic Biology (e.g., synthetic gene circuits, gene-editing technologies) + Virology (e.g., influenza, coronaviruses, RSV, herpesviruses) + Cancer Biology (e.g., immunotherapy, solid tumor biology ...) Candidates with immunotherapy or RNA biology experience are highly encouraged to apply. The position will allow you to gain a birds-eye view of corporate strategy in a rapidly growing startup, including the opportunity to present to senior leadership and major stakeholders worldwide. You can also learn cutting-edge robotics and machine learning, which we use to test our antiviral candidates. Experience: Ph.D. + substantial R&D and team leadership experience in biotech or academia. Job Type: Full-Time Education: Doctorate (Required)

Principal/Senior Scientist: Synthetic Biology

We are looking for creative & rigorous experimental scientists who want to apply their cutting-edge skills to developing novel RNA medicines. A strong candidate has a Ph.D. and substantial R&D or academic experience. The specific area of your biology expertise is less important than your curiosity and accomplishments! About You: - You are a talented and creative scientist with demonstrated accomplishments in any area of cell or molecular biology: from synthetic biology, virology, or cancer biology to structural biology. - You have specific expertise in at least 1 of the following: + RNA or Gene Therapy (e.g., RNA-LNPs, AAV, Adenovirus, or cell therapy) + Synthetic Biology (e.g., designing novel genetic circuits, CRISPR-Cas systems) + Virology (e.g., influenza, coronaviruses, HIV) + Cancer Biology (e.g., immunotherapy, solid tumor biology) + Inhalational Biology (e.g., lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, or influenza) + Cell Biology (e.g., development of novel high-throughput cell-based assays) The position will allow you to gain on-the-ground experience in a fast-paced biotech where your work will really matter! In addition to learning new science, you can also gain exposure to cutting-edge robotics. Our engineering team builds devices in-house to test our antiviral candidates in high-throughput. Experience: Ph.D. + R&D experience in academia or biotech. Job Type: Full-Time Education: Doctorate (Required)

Purpose-Built & Science-Driven

Open Positions

If you’re interested in these or other positions, please send a CV to:

jobs@autonomous.bio