Senior Scientist, Analytical Operations

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind optogenetic platform delivers unprecedented control, precisely guiding cellular behavior when and where it matters most. Unlike existing tools used to control biology, our technology enables dynamic, tunable control over virtually any cellular function in any cell type. We're enabling partners to unlock robust efficiency, quality, and reproducibility advantages across the most complex pharmaceuticals and therapeutic proteins. Prolific is supported by leading investors, including Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mayfield and SOSV. The Analytical Chemistry team is looking for a Senior Scientist who will execute and improve the efficiency of core analytical procedures including titer determination and product quality assessment (Aggregation, charge heterogeneity, glycan composition). Additionally this scientist will design and execute characterizations supporting cell line development and bioprocess development programs. This position will balance hands-on lab work, coordinating resourcing within the team and people management.