Predoctoral Research Associate - Summer 2027

Adimab; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick days

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Equity in Adimab

Graduate school support

Referral bonus

Health club membership

Job summary

Adimab invites candidates to join its Predoc Program for a 24-month training period in cutting-edge antibody and TCR discovery. Predocs collaborate in both partner-funded and internal projects, gaining hands-on wet-lab and computational experience.

The program offers career mentorship, guidance with graduate applications, opportunities to attend conferences, present findings, and publish in journals, with strong potential for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as specified.
• At least 2+ years of research experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity and drive.

Responsibilities

• Design protein engineering strategies for antibody and TCR discovery campaigns.
• Develop and optimize yeast-based antibody and TCR discovery platforms.
• Construct libraries, perform high-throughput selections, and analyze by flow cytometry.
• Characterize antibody- and TCR-derived modalities and communicate findings.
• Present results to project teams and assist with weekend lab coverage when needed.

Skills

Adaptable and productive in fast-paced

Effective communication

Scientific curiosity and drive

Education

Bachelor's degree in protein engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, chemical/biomedical engineering, or related disciplines

Job description

Adimab is the leading technology provider for therapeutic antibody drug discovery. Our Predoctoral Program is a 24‑month opportunity that provides meaningful experience in an innovative, entrepreneurial environment. The program is designed for individuals looking to gain two years of industry experience before moving on to a PhD program. Our goal is to ensure that all predocs receive the resources and training required to be accepted into a top‑tier program.

As an Adimab “predoc”, you will work on innovative science and have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in cutting‑edge antibody drug discovery and engineering. Using Adimab’s state‑of‑the‑art yeast‑based antibody discovery platform, you will work with a team of experienced scientists on both partner‑funded discovery projects as well as internal technology development initiatives. Consistent with our belief that great ideas can come from anyone, we expect predocs to actively contribute to research aims that will help drive the company forward.

In addition to rigorous scientific training, you will receive career mentorship and assistance with the graduate school application process. At Adimab, we are committed to the professional growth of our people and provide them with opportunities to attend conferences, participate in journal clubs, present to both internal and external stakeholders, and publish in scientific journals.

We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and a high‑energy culture with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Program Highlights

• Meaningful experience working on cutting‑edge human antibody and TCR discovery and engineering campaigns in partnership with some of the most successful drug development companies and institutions in the world
• Experience designing and executing wet‑lab and computational experiments while applying theories and applications from your undergraduate studies
• The ability to support research initiatives designed by senior scientists and the opportunity to develop your own technology development projects
• Exposure to a fast‑paced environment, including insight into the strategic decision‑making process of an innovative biotech
• Career development training, including application assistance, workshops on scientific writing, internal and external presentation skills, resume building, and networking
• Professional and skills development for becoming an independent and rigorous scientist

Responsibilities

• Predocs will work in a small team setting to support Adimab's novel antibody and TCR discovery, engineering, and production platform through:
• Design of protein engineering strategies for antibody and TCR discovery campaigns
• Implementation and process development of Adimab’s yeast‑based antibody and TCR discovery platforms
• Yeast antibody and TCR library construction, high‑throughput antibody and TCR selections and analysis by flow cytometry
• Designing, characterizing, and structurally analyzing antibody- and TCR-derived therapeutic modalities
• Compiling, communicating, and presenting scientific findings to project teams
• Average 40–45-hour work week
• Assist with weekend lab coverage occasionally (varies by group)

Needed Upon Hire

• Bachelor's degree with experience in any of the following: protein engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, chemical and biomedical engineering, or related disciplines. No prior yeast or antibody experience is required
• 2+ years of research experience
• Adaptable and productive in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and openly with colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity and drive

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums and deductibles covered at 100% (for individual) and 90% (for family)
• 21 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 weeks of shutdown per year (prorated), and additional days for graduate school‑related time off (applications, visits, and interviews)
• Fully stocked kitchen with catered breakfasts and lunches
• Health club membership, up to $4,000 employee referral bonus, 401(k) with a 2:1 employer match, equity in Adimab, life and disability insurance, and relocation assistance
• Assistance with graduate application fees and associated school visit travel

Come join us!
As a profitable privately‑held biotech company, we take a long‑term view on value creation and make substantial investments in technology development, research, and our people. Located in New Hampshire’s beautiful Upper Connecticut River Valley, we are minutes from Dartmouth College, the Geisel School of Medicine, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, and the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. We are fortunate to be situated in an area renowned for its premier skiing, hiking, biking, and kayaking.