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Molecular Biology
Healthcare and Medical
A branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and interactions of biological molecules, particularly DNA, RNA, and proteins, and the molecular mechanisms underlying processes like gene expression and replication. Researchers use techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, and CRISPR gene editing to investigate cellular processes and disease mechanisms. It underpins fields like genetic engineering, biotechnology, and modern medicine, including drug development and diagnostics.
Molecular Biology in the job market
Last checked September 13, 2026
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Associate Principal Scientist, Upstream Development
Merck
Full-time · Rahway, NJ · $142,400 – $224,100
This role leads the development of mammalian cell culture manufacturing processes for biopharmaceutical drug candidates, from early clinical through commercial launch. It suits scientists with substantial hands-on upstream bioprocessing experience who can direct complex process optimization projects, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate across functions while maintaining strong external scientific visibility.
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Principal Scientist, Process Development (Expression Systems)
Moderna
Full-time · $142,500 – $256,500
Moderna seeks a scientific leader to architect and optimize E. coli-based expression systems for recombinant protein and plasmid production, driving strain design, high-throughput screening, and translation of lab results into manufacturing-ready processes. This role suits an experienced molecular biologist or bioprocess engineer with deep expertise in microbial genetics and a track record of moving expression science from discovery through to regulatory handoff.
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Research Scientist/Engineer, Biological Safety
Menlo Ventures Portfolio
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $300,000 – $405,000
A researcher or engineer combining molecular biology expertise with machine learning to design safety systems that prevent frontier AI models from enabling biological harm while remaining useful to legitimate life scientists. This suits someone with deep knowledge of modern biology and scientific programming who wants to apply that expertise to AI safety evaluation and classifier development.
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Senior Scientist, Antibody Discovery
Merck
Full-time · South San Francisco, CA · $131,400 – $206,800
A hands-on laboratory scientist will lead antibody discovery campaigns using single-cell technologies and 10x Genomics workflows, designing high-throughput screening strategies and advancing candidates toward clinical development. This role suits experienced immunologists or molecular biologists who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to drive impact across multidisciplinary teams in drug discovery.
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Associate Principal Scientist, Immunology Discovery
Merck
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $142,400 – $224,100
This role leads early-stage immunology drug discovery programs, designing validation strategies and directing experiments to advance therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The position suits experienced immunologists who can independently direct research and mentor teams across functional areas in a large pharmaceutical setting.
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