Computational Protein Engineer (AI-Driven)

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. is seeking a scientist to develop a protein engineering platform and define computational pipelines for structure determination using AI and traditional methods. You will generate workflows for protein-target interactions and design experiments to evaluate progress.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, experience with protein modeling and AI/ML, and strong leadership and collaboration skills, with potential supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational biology, or related field.
• Experience with protein modeling, including protein-target interactions.
• Publications in protein prediction or de novo design, including enzyme engineering.
• Experience with AI/ML methods desirable.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a protein engineering platform in collaboration with scientists in the group and across the company.
• Define computational pipelines for protein structure determination using structural/sequence-based methods and AI.
• Generate computational workflows for protein-target interactions, including enzyme-DNA/RNA interactions.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate protein-engineering efforts.
• Provide input to management to identify, develop, and execute departmental initiatives and strategies.
• Present findings/analyses and any issues/solutions to peers and managers; make recommendations for project advancement.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Rosetta

AlphaFold

Job description

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. is seeking a scientist to develop a protein engineering platform and define computational pipelines for structure determination using AI and traditional methods. You will generate workflows for protein-target interactions and design experiments to evaluate progress.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, experience with protein modeling and AI/ML, and strong leadership and collaboration skills, with potential supervisory duties.