Research Scientist
Viantis is seeking a Research Scientist to join a cutting-edge R&D program focused on the in vitro validation of AI-designed biomolecules targeting viral pathogens. The role combines cell biology, virology, and molecular techniques to support the development of next-generation antiviral technologies.
The successful candidate will work in a dynamic academic–industry environment and contribute to experimental workflows, assay development, and molecular characterization of candidate molecules.
Responsibilities
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Develop and optimize cell-based infection assays
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Produce and characterize pseudo-virions for in vitro models
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Perform molecular biology and biochemical analyses
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Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data
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Contribute to internal reporting and project discussions
Qualifications
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MSc in Molecular Biology, or related field
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PhD and/or industry experience preferred
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Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques
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Experience with viral assays or reporter systems is a plus
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Strong organizational and communication skills in English
Compensation
Salary and contract type will depend on experience.
Salary range: €28,000 – €34,000 gross annual salary (RAL)
Probation period: 6 month
Why Join Viantis
Viantis is built for tight feedback loops between computation and the lab. We move from hypothesis to test to decision fast, because speed matters when you’re building biology that has to work outside slides.
You’ll work with a small, senior team that cares about craft, clarity, and execution.
One Team, One Loop
Compute and wet lab are not separate worlds here. We design, test, and iterate as a single system, so every experiment changes what we build next.
Built to Hold Up in the Real World
We care about performance under real constraints: stability, repeatability, manufacturability, and validation. If it can’t be produced and measured reliably, it’s not done.
High Ownership
Small team, high trust. You’ll own meaningful pieces of work end-to-end, collaborate directly with the people making the decisions, and ship outcomes, not just updates.
Built with Intent
At Viantis, innovation is not accidental. It is designed.
We start with clear hypotheses, test them quickly, and adjust without attachment to ego or narrative. Curiosity drives us, but discipline keeps us honest. Data wins arguments. Results shape direction.
Our work sits between synthetic biology and computation, so collaboration is not optional. Scientists, engineers, and operators work in the same loop, solving problems together rather than in sequence.
We value independent thinkers who are comfortable with uncertainty, direct feedback, and real accountability. The goal is not to publish complexity. The goal is to build systems that perform reliably in the real world.