Senior Scientist in Antibody Development

Cerebras; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunches

Commuter benefits

Unlimited snacks and drinks

Medical, Dental, Vision; 100% Premium Covered

Job summary

Cerebras, a biotech company in San Francisco, is seeking an antibody development scientist to join our interdisciplinary team. You will design T-cell engagers, optimize them, and work collaboratively on antibody discovery. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000, along with a 401K match, performance bonus, and equity, all complemented by excellent benefits such as medical and dental coverage.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has at least 2 years of industry experience in antibody development. Join us in our fast-paced environment to redefine biologics discovery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience leading the design, production, and developability optimization of multi-specific antibodies.
• Experience with phage/yeast display for antibody discovery/engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design T-cell engagers and execute development and optimization campaigns.
• Collaborate on antibody discovery, characterization, and production.
• Manage relationships and deliverables with external teams.

Skills

Biochemistry

Protein engineering

Molecular Biology

Antibody discovery/engineering

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Protein engineering, Bioengineering, or related field

Job description

We are a well-funded biotech company that is redefining biologics discovery and development through our fully integrated platform. We combine ultra-high-throughput microfluidics driven functional screening, computational engineering, and translational immunology into a unified engine. Rather than approaching biologics development as a series of disconnected steps, we seamlessly integrate the discovery of novel targets, functional screening of binders, computational optimization, and predictive safety assessment to develop more better and safer therapeutics. This end-to-end approach enables faster iteration, deeper biological insight, and the development of better TCEs with greater precision and confidence.

We are currently looking for an antibody development scientist to join our interdisciplinary team. The candidate is expected to adapt quickly and communicate well, especially in a fast-paced startup environment. They will collaborate with other team members and be part of an exciting journey. We pay competitive salaries with bonus and equity, plus full benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k match, commuter benefits and daily lunch.

Responsibilities

• Design T-cell engagers and execute their development and optimization campaigns.
• Work with internal and external team on antibody discovery, characterization, and production.
• Drive developability and manufacturability assessments.
• Manage external relationships and deliverables.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with computational scientists and immunologists to optimize and validate candidate molecules through iterative engineering and in vitro/in vivo studies.

Skills and Qualifications

• PhD degree in Biochemistry, Protein engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in biochemistry, protein engineering, and Molecular Biology.
• 2+ years industry experience leading the design, production, and developability optimization of multi‑specific antibodies.
• Experience with antibody discovery/engineering using phage/yeast display is a plus.
• Experience with in vitro functional studies of multi‑specific antibodies is a plus.
• Experience working with CROs is plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, take initiative, and drive projects forward independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

• $120,000 - $160,000 (depending on the depth of expertise) + 4% 401K match + 10% performance bonus + equity.
• We will also consider a Principal Scientist with proven technical expertise plus cross‑functional project leadership. Compensation will be adjusted accordingly.

Benefits

• Daily lunches; Commuter Benefits; Unlimited snacks and drinks.
• Medical, Dental, Vision; 100% Premium Covered.
• Disability Insurance, Life Insurance; Workplace Insurance