Principal Scientist, Protein Design & In Vitro Selection

Moderna Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 142,500 - 256,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class healthcare coverage

Holistic well-being support

Generous paid time off

Family planning benefits

Job summary

A prominent biopharmaceutical firm in Cambridge is looking for a scientific leader to provide technical oversight in in vitro selection and cell-surface screening for viral and bacterial antigens. Candidates should have a PhD and at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, particularly in high-throughput screening and mammalian display systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape discovery capabilities and drive innovation within a dynamic team focused on advancing cutting-edge therapeutics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading in vitro selection or related efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex screening campaigns.
• Strong scientific independence and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of in vitro selection campaigns.
• Design and run high-throughput mammalian display campaigns.
• Develop advanced selection capabilities and mentor junior scientists.

Skills

Leadership in experimental design

Mammalian display systems expertise

High-throughput selection strategies

AI-driven protein design workflows

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

A prominent biopharmaceutical firm in Cambridge is looking for a scientific leader to provide technical oversight in in vitro selection and cell-surface screening for viral and bacterial antigens. Candidates should have a PhD and at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, particularly in high-throughput screening and mammalian display systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape discovery capabilities and drive innovation within a dynamic team focused on advancing cutting-edge therapeutics.