Senior Scientist, Molecular Discovery
Core
Design and execute molecular interaction assays using SPR and biosensor platforms to characterize proteins and antibodies for biologics discovery and lead optimization.
Role type
Senior Scientist, Biophysical Assay Development
Builds
High-quality kinetic and affinity data for candidate selection and optimization in a biologics pipeline
Domain
Biophysics, Protein Engineering, Drug Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
SPR/BLI assay development, experimental design, protein characterization, biophysical principles, data analysis, project management
Preferred skills
High-throughput/automated assay platforms, AI/ML-enabled protein engineering, complementary binding techniques (FACS, ITC, ELISA), cell-based assays
Technologies
Biacore, SPR, BLI, FACS, ITC, ELISA, Meso Scale Discovery
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to characterize molecular interactions; Develop and optimize assays across multiple binding formats; Partner with computational teams to support AI/ML-driven design workflows; Contribute data to candidate evaluation and optimization decisions; Explore new technologies to enhance assay throughput and data quality; Mentor junior scientists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
