Associate Scientist, Phage Display

H. T. PROF Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Rockville, MD seeks a hands-on scientist to drive phage display campaigns for antibody discovery and protein engineering.

You will design strategies for recombinant production of membrane protein targets, purify proteins, and lead library design and screening efforts. Strong molecular biology skills and HTS experience are essential for collaboration and success.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Protein Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Hands-on phage display experience.
• Experience with high-throughput screening and antibody engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute phage display campaigns for antibody discovery and protein engineering.
• Contribute to designing strategies for recombinant production of membrane protein targets.
• Purify proteins and conduct analytical characterizations for hit identification and validation.
• Help troubleshoot and optimize protein engineering, expression, purification, and formulation processes.
• Assist with library design, construction, and screening efforts.

Skills

Phage display experience

Protein engineering understanding

Molecular biology techniques

High-throughput screening

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BS/MS in Protein Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Library construction

Job description

The ideal candidate will take on the follow responsibilities:

1. Design and execute phage display campaigns for antibody discovery and protein engineering.
2. Contribute to designing strategies for recombinant production of membrane protein targets.
3. Purify proteins and conduct analytical characterizations for hit identification and validation.
4. Help troubleshoot and optimize protein engineering, expression, purification, and formulation processes.
5. Assist with library design, construction, and screening efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• BS/MS degree in Protein Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or similar
• Affinity for teamwork and enthusiastic collaboration!
• Strong understanding of protein-protein interactions and antibody engineering principles
• Hands-on experience with phage display technologies.
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, library construction).
• Experience with high-throughput screening and selection methods.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with excellent organizational and time management abilities

Additional Points:

• This is a full time, permanent position.
• This position can be Sr Research Associate, Associate Scientist, or Sr Associate Scientist.