Scientist II, Drug Development

Ordaos Bio is seeking a Scientist II to join our Drug Development team. This role is critical to expanding our in vitro screening, characterization, and validation capabilities across multiple therapeutic programs. You’ll play a key role in our NYC lab operations and will help advance our internal asset programs and pharmaceutical partnership projects through preclinical development.

This is a hands-on position best suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments and enjoys tackling new challenges at the edge of scientific innovation. The work is primarily on-site at our lab in SoHo, NYC (JLABS).

The day-to-day for this role will include:

• Performing routine cell culture and primary cell isolation (e.g., PBMCs)
• Executing in vitro assays including flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, PCR, and others
• Supporting screening and QC of protein therapeutics using DSF, BLI, SEC, LC/MS
• Contributing to mammalian protein production
• Documenting all work using ELNs (preferably Benchling) and communicating results effectively to cross-functional teams
• Troubleshooting technical and methodological issues independently
• Collaborating closely with other scientists to meet shared goals across diverse therapeutic programs

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant biological science (e.g., Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology)
• 2-4 years of hands-on lab experience in industry or academic research settings
• Experience maintaining cultured cell lines and working with primary cells such as human PBMCs
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot methodological and technical issues independently (
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguity-rich startup environment with shifting priorities
• Eager to learn, take on diverse challenges, and contribute across programs with varying goals and timelines
• Experience with both immortalized and primary cell culture
• Familiarity with protein characterization and in vitro assay development
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Proficient in ELNs; Benchling experience is a plus

• Opportunity for ISO grants upon offer and milestones
• Competitive healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision through Guardian Healthcare
• HSA (health savings account) program with maximum employer annual contribution
• 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 100% match up to first 4% of pay
• 15 days paid vacation, in addition to 12 company paid holidays or floating holidays
• Free annual corporate membership to Citibike
• Monthly commuter benefits up to $130
• 4 weeks of paid "Compassionate Leave" for unforeseen or events that cause trauma or burden

Salary Range: 90,000-110,000 annual base salary

Ordaos is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Ordaos will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.