Founding Research Scientist

GloGloCuring and preventing type 1 diabetesFounding Research Scientist Biology$100K - $200K•1.00% - 2.00%•San Francisco, CA, USJob typeFull-timeRoleScience, BiologyExperienceAny (new grads ok)VisaWill sponsorConnect directly with founders of the best YC-funded startups.Apply to role ›Michael FesterFounderMichael FesterFounderAbout the roleOur mission: eradicate Type 1 diabetes. GloGlo is building an AI-native therapeutics company based in San Francisco.

We are developing AI research agents that analyze scientific literature and biological datasets, generate and challenge hypotheses, design experiments, and learn from wet-lab results. We are building a tight in silico <> in vitro / in vivo feedback loop to identify better targets and move faster toward new therapies. We are looking for a Founding Research Scientist in Biology to help build our experimental research program from the ground up.

This is a hands-on startup role for someone who wants to think beyond the traditional biotech playbook and help take ideas from hypothesis → experiment → preclinical validation → IND → Phase 1 as quickly and rigorously as possible. What you’ll do Turn biological questions and AI-generated hypotheses into rigorous experiments Design and execute in vitro studies and help develop in vivo programs Analyze results and feed experimental evidence back into our AI systems Develop assays, models, and experimental workflows from scratch Help prioritize targets and therapeutic approaches Build our early wet-lab capabilities and scientific partnerships Work with CROs, academic collaborators, and external labs when outsourcing is faster than building internally Help plan the path toward candidate selection, IND-enabling studies, regulatory submission, and first-in-human / Phase 1 trials Work directly with the founders and scientific leadership What we’re looking for PhD or equivalent research experience in immunology, autoimmunity, T1D, beta-cell biology, cell biology, molecular biology, or related fields Strong hands-on wet-lab experience Ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment Excited about combining AI and experimental biology High scientific rigor, curiosity, and willingness to challenge assumptions One of our founders has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 17 years.

We intend to work on this until we solve it. About GloGloWe are backed by Y Combinator, SV Angel as well as founders at companies like Vercel, Slack, Dropbox and Algolia. GloGloFounded:2024Batch:W24Team Size:3Status:ActiveLocation:San Francisco FoundersMichael Fester FounderMichael Fester FounderMarie Schneegans FounderMarie Schneegans Founder