Computational Protein Engineer

Accounting Search; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Computational Protein Engineer to lead hands-on experimental programs while leveraging computational tools to accelerate design cycles in Rockville, MD. The role combines wet-lab execution with cutting-edge computational design to advance antibody and protein engineering projects.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and deep experience in protein expression, purification, and characterization, plus a track record in antibody formats and publications or patents.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Hands-on expertise in protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• Experience with antibody engineering formats including bispecifics, nanobodies, or related modalities.
• Peer-reviewed publications and/or patents in antibody or protein engineering.
• Familiarity with computational design tools (AlphaFold, Rosetta, ProteinMPNN) a plus.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental design and execution of antibody and protein engineering programs including affinity maturation, multi-specific antibody development, and de novo binder design
• Drive protein expression, purification, and characterization workflows across multiple formats
• Design and execute binding and functional assays to evaluate and iterate on engineered proteins
• Collaborate with structural biologists and computational scientists to integrate structural insights into experimental programs
• Apply computational tools such as AlphaFold and Rosetta to support and inform wet lab strategies

Skills

Protein engineering

Computational design

Leadership

Education

PhD in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

Tools

AlphaFold

Rosetta

ProteinMPNN

Job description

My client seeks a Computational Protein Engineer to build and lead hands-on experimental programs while leveraging computational tools to accelerate and inform design cycles.

The ideal candidate will take on the following responsibilities:

• Lead experimental design and execution of antibody and protein engineering programs including affinity maturation, multi-specific antibody development, and de novo binder design
• Drive protein expression, purification, and characterization workflows across multiple formats
• Design and execute binding and functional assays to evaluate and iterate on engineered proteins
• Collaborate with structural biologists and computational scientists to integrate structural insights into experimental programs
• Apply computational tools such as AlphaFold and Rosetta to support and inform wet lab strategies

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, or related discipline
• Hands-on expertise in protein expression, purification, and characterization
• Experience with antibody engineering formats including bispecifics, nanobodies, or related modalities
• Peer-reviewed publications and/or patents in antibody or protein engineering
• Familiarity with computational design tools (AlphaFold, Rosetta, ProteinMPNN) a plus
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex, multi-faceted projects
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

This role is onsite in Rockville, MD.