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Research Scientist, Life Sciences (Experimental Biology)

AnthropicSan Francisco, CAAI Research & Engineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
8 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

The Research Scientist, Life Sciences (Experimental Biology) position at Anthropic in San Francisco is a founding role that blends wet-lab science with advanced artificial intelligence to drive biological discoveries. This opportunity suits an experienced scientist who wants to shape the future of AI-accelerated research while working alongside top-tier AI teams.

Role Overview

Anthropic seeks a dedicated Research Scientist to help establish its Life Sciences group as a leader in biological research. Operating at the intersection of computational and experimental biology, this role involves tackling complex challenges in laboratory science while building product intuition. Staff operate under a location-based hybrid policy, requiring presence in the office at least 25 percent of the time.

Key Responsibilities

Design, execute, and iterate on core experimental programs spanning molecular biology, biochemistry, protein and nucleic acid characterization, high-throughput functional screens, and assay development.
Partner directly with computational biologists to produce high-quality, analysis-ready data and feed results back quickly to inform subsequent analysis.
Generate and prioritize hypotheses by combining experimental judgment with literature, biological knowledge bases, and computational predictions.
Utilize Claude and internal agent frameworks for experimental planning, protocol development, and data interpretation, providing feedback to model-improvement teams as evaluations and concrete failure cases.

Requirements

Hold a Ph.D. in a biological science, such as molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field.
Demonstrate a track record of bridging biological domain knowledge with computational methods to solve scientific problems.
Possess basic proficiency in Python and familiarity with machine learning development practices.

Nice to Have

Published research or practical experience in scientific AI applications.
Familiarity with modern machine learning techniques and model training methodologies.
Experience using biological databases like UniProt, GenBank, and PDB, alongside other computational biology tools.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, work independently, and maintain strong cross-functional collaboration.

Skills and Tools

Python
Machine learning development practices and model training
Biological databases including UniProt, GenBank, and PDB
Molecular biology, biochemistry, and assay development techniques

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $300,000 and $320,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation and parental leave alongside flexible working hours.
Visa sponsorship is available for qualifying candidates with the assistance of a retained immigration lawyer.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco with a mission to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. The organization approaches AI research as an empirical science, focusing on large-scale collaborative efforts rather than isolated puzzles.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application and review open positions directly.

Skills and tech stack

Python

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this role?

The position is based in San Francisco, CA, with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25 percent of the time.

What is the salary range for the Research Scientist position?

The annual salary range for this role is $300,000 to $320,000 USD.

What educational qualifications are required?

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a biological science such as molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Yes, Anthropic provides visa sponsorship for qualifying roles and candidates, supported by a retained immigration lawyer.

What programming languages or technical skills are needed?

Applicants need basic proficiency in Python and familiarity with machine learning development practices.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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