Job Title: Senior Scientist - Protein Engineering

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

About Us:

My client is an innovative biotech company located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, focused on pioneering breakthroughs in protein engineering. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Scientist to join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge therapies.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Scientist in Protein Engineering, you will lead research efforts to design, develop, and optimize protein-based therapeutics and technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive key projects from discovery through preclinical development. Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing our capabilities to engineer proteins for a wide range of applications, including antibody and enzyme engineering, biologics, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and design experimental strategies for the engineering, optimization, and characterization of proteins for therapeutic and biotechnological applications.
• Develop and apply innovative protein engineering techniques such as directed evolution, molecular modeling, and high-throughput screening.
• Manage and mentor junior scientists, fostering a collaborative and creative research environment.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate findings into actionable strategies for drug discovery and development.
• Analyze data and present research findings to internal teams and external stakeholders, contributing to scientific publications and patents.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in protein engineering and biotechnology, and drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Expertise in protein expression, purification, and characterization techniques.
• Strong background in protein engineering methodologies (e.g., directed evolution, site-directed mutagenesis, computational modeling).
• Experience with antibody or enzyme engineering is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex scientific concepts clearly.