Startup Jobs in Biotech & Life Sciences
994 open roles at 145 early-stage biotech and life sciences startups, with what they pay and where they hire.
What working in biotech and life sciences is like
Working in biotech and life sciences means developing products that directly impact human health, from drugs and diagnostics to clinical trial infrastructure. Roles span research, clinical operations, regulatory, and increasingly software/AI engineering. The sector is highly regulated and science-driven, with long development cycles and high stakes.
What startups in biotech and life sciences build
Startups here work on therapeutics, diagnostics and the tools that speed up drug discovery. Timelines run on experiments and regulators rather than release cycles, so patience is part of the job. Hiring leans towards scientists and lab staff, with software roles built around the data they produce.
Who is hiring
All Biotech & Life Sciences startups →Open roles by startup. Select a startup to see its jobs.
- 984open roles
- 145startups hiring
- 23%remote
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What kind of work is open in Biotech & Life Sciences
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Questions people ask
How much do startup jobs pay?
Typically USD 132.5k to 215k a year, with a median of USD 170.5k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring?
Iterative Health (53 roles), Edison (29) and Latigo Biotherapeutics (24) have the most; 145 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
23% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (36% of those that state a level), and 15% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
71 were posted this week.