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YC W25 Biotech Startup Hiring – Build Programmable Therapeutic Vines

About EPIVINE:

We’re EPIVINE—engineering self-replicating vines that deliver epigenetic age-reversal therapies as over-the-counter botanical supplements, bypassing pharma patents. Backed by YC, we’re turning plants into living pharmacies.

Open Positions:

  • Senior Synthetic Biologist – Engineer dCas9-p300 nanostructures & optimize epigenetic editing.
  • Biomaterials Engineer – Design shape-memory alloy scaffolds that guide vine growth.
  • Computational Biologist – Model aging reversal (H3K9me3) and analyze epigenetic beacon data.
  • Full-Stack Biotech Dev – Build the IoT and data platform for our smart vineyards.
  • Head of Regulatory Strategy – Navigate FDA botanical supplement pathways and secure OTC status.

Why Join?

  • Founder-market fit (published epigenetic plant research)
  • Massive aging/wellness market
  • 3 provisional patents
  • YC network
  • Located in South San Francisco

How to Apply:

Don’t send a resume. Pick a role, build something relevant in 48 hours, and email it to franciseni722@gmail.com with the subject: [Role] – [Your Name] – 48hr Build.

We’re building the future where your garden treats disease. Help us grow it.

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