Principal Scientist, Computational Protein Design
Core
Lead computational protein design for mRNA therapeutics, vaccines, and biologics, creating antigens, binders, and antibodies validated in vitro and in vivo.
Role type
Principal Scientist, Computational Protein Design
Builds
Novel mRNA vaccine candidates and biologics for clinical advancement
Domain
Biopharma / mRNA therapeutics / Computational Biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Structure-based protein and interface design, Deep learning for protein design, In vitro selection and screening interpretation, Design strategy and technical decision-making, Mentorship of junior designers, Library construction and mutational strategy
Preferred skills
Python programming, Rosetta, ProteinMPNN
Responsibilities
Own design strategy and technical decision-making for vaccine programs, Design antigens, binders, and antibodies, Partner with experimental teams to drive iterative design cycles, Provide guidance on library construction and hypothesis testing, Mentor junior designers, Contribute to cross-functional program strategy
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship