Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, data scientists, and software engineers to deliver ambitious internal and partnered drug discovery programs.
• Work with Data Scientists to productionize our machine learning drug discovery platform.
• Lead the design and build of software solutions to help wet lab scientists generate high-quality results.
• Configure, maintain, and build integrations for our lab information management system (Benchling).
• Work closely with lab and data scientists to understand their problems and offer solutions.
• Use Google Cloud Platform to deploy, manage, and secure applications and data.
• Maintain and improve the quality of our software, exemplifying best practices for testing, code review, security, documentation, and architecture.

Qualifications

• Background in a scientific field (via education or experience).
• Over 5 years of production-grade Python application development experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• UI development experience using React and TypeScript/JavaScript (preferred).
• Exposure to LIMS/ELN systems such as Benchling (preferred).
• Strong data handling and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Interest in molecular biology, protein engineering, and lab automation.

Benefits

• Financial:

  • Discretionary performance-linked annual bonus.
  • Generous stock option plan.
  • 3x Salary Life Insurance with YuLife.
  • Health Shield Cash Back Plan on day-to-day health expenses.
  • 5% pension, with an additional top-up on tax savings.
  • Free Will-writing Service.

• Health:

  • Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical (currently with AXA).
  • Discounted gym membership through either AXA or HealthShield.
  • 24/7 access to GP Services.
  • Access to the Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Easy access to the on-site gym and climbing wall at competitive rates.

• Time-Off:

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
  • Up to 20 days paid sick leave (including mental health days).
  • 3 days paid emergency leave.
  • 1 week paid bereavement leave plus 1 day to attend a funeral.
  • 1 day paid for moving home.

• Wellbeing:

  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to coaching and CBT sessions.

• Team-building:

  • Weekly team lunches through Feedr.
  • A program of social events both company-wide and within teams.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity makes for innovative, exceptional teams. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender, race, color, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

If you don't feel like you meet every single requirement of this role, we still want to hear from you! We encourage you to apply and have a discussion with us about the role or others that we may have at LabGenius now or in the future. Together, we can build more inclusive workplaces.