Senior / Principal Scientist, Phage & Yeast Display

Proclinical Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Scientist to revolutionize antibody engineering. This role offers the chance to lead groundbreaking projects in biotechnology, focusing on the discovery of targeted antibody therapeutics. You will spearhead the development of display platforms, design diverse antibody libraries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive advancements in healthcare. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of science and make a significant impact in the world of biotechnology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in antibody engineering.
• Proven track record in antibody discovery and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of display platforms for antibody engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic candidates.

Skills

PhD in biochemistry

Hands-on industry experience with display technologies

Expertise in yeast and phage display platforms

Antibody discovery

Molecular biology techniques

Analytical and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering, or related field

Tools

FACS

NGS

Deep mutational scanning

Job description

Senior / Principal Scientist - Permanent - Boston MA

Are you ready to make a groundbreaking impact in the world of biotechnology? Join a growing company that's shaping the future of healthcare and science.

Proclinical is seeking a dedicated Senior/Principal Scientist in Antibody Engineering and Phage/Yeast Display to join a dynamic team focused on the discovery of next generation targeted antibody therapeutics.

Skills & Requirements:

• PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering, chemical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on industry experience using display technologies
• Proven expertise in yeast and phage display platforms, as exemplified by a strong publication record
• Track record of success in antibody discovery, from immunization to library design, hit selection,humanization, and optimization
• Experience with immune and/or synthetic library generation and screening
• Proficiency with standard molecular biology techniques and protein expression systems
• Outstanding analytical, research and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with an ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and make decisions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

The Senior / Principal Scientist's responsibilities will be:

• Lead the development and optimization of display platforms (phage and yeast) for antibody and protein engineering applications
• Design, build and screen diverse immune and synthetic antibody libraries including monoclonals, antibody fragments, nanobodies and other novel antibody modalities
• Apply strategies for antibody affinity maturation and functional optimization
• Implement and refine high throughput screening workflows, including FACS, NGS and deep mutational scanning
• Analyze data to identify lead molecules and guide engineering decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Protein Science, Neuroscience, and Bioinformatics to advance platforms and therapeutic candidates
• Stay current with advances in protein/antibody engineering and display technologies
• Contribute to patent filings, publications, and external presentations

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