Principal Scientist, High Throughput Production and Automation Group Leader, Discovery Biologics
Core
Leading molecular biology and high throughput protein production teams to translate protein engineering designs into screening sets of fit-for-purpose therapeutics for biologics discovery.
Role type
Principal Scientist (Director level), Group Leader
Builds
Screening sets of therapeutics for the pre-IND pipeline
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics Discovery
Required skills
People Management, High-Throughput Screening, Protein Expression and Purification, Molecular Biology Techniques, Automation, Antibody Discovery, Structural Biology, Therapeutic Proteins, Assay Development, Expression Vectors
Preferred skills
Therapeutic project leadership, Protein therapeutics beyond antibodies (Fc containing, fusion proteins), Integrated automated biologic production platform deployment
Technologies
Dynamic Devices, TECAN, Hamilton liquid handlers
Responsibilities
Provide scientific and strategic leadership to a team of 4 FTEs; Lead continuous improvement of physical and digital workflows; Manage outsourcing CROs for molecular biology and protein production; Manage fleet of liquid handlers and peripheral equipment; Partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational objectives; Mentor and develop scientists to build a high-performing team; Stay abreast of external advancements in relevant scientific fields.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities