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Orion Group

Scientist II

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$60 - $64/hr

Hands-on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies (e.g., phage display ... Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.

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What skills and qualifications are needed to be a phage display scientist?

Phage Display Scientists require a strong background in molecular biology, protein engineering, and biochemistry, typically supported by a Ph.D. or relevant research experience. Familiarity with phage display technology, high-throughput screening platforms, and laboratory data analysis software is commonly expected. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills are highly valued soft skills in this field. These competencies are essential for driving innovative research, ensuring experimental accuracy, and delivering successful project outcomes in fast-paced biotech environments.

What does a phage display scientist do?

Phage Display Scientists typically design and execute experiments to construct and screen phage libraries, analyze binding affinities, and optimize target-specific molecules. Their daily work often involves extensive benchwork, data analysis, and meticulous documentation of results. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, such as bioinformaticians or project managers, is common to interpret findings and drive projects forward. Additionally, scientists may present their results at meetings and contribute to scientific publications, providing valuable input to drug discovery or therapeutic programs.

What is a phage display scientist?

A Phage Display Scientist specializes in using phage display technology to identify and engineer peptides, proteins, or antibodies for therapeutic, diagnostic, or research applications. They design and perform library screenings, optimize binding interactions, and analyze candidate molecules. This role requires expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. Scientists in this field work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or academic settings to develop novel therapeutics or biomarkers.

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Associate Scientist, Phage Display (Contract)

Xaira Therapeutics

South San Francisco, CA

$45 - $60/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

About the Role

You are an enthusiastic protein biochemist who takes pride in your bench execution skills. Your passion lies in display technology, drug discovery and developing novel treatments for patients. You are conscientious, detail-oriented, and organized. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the norm.

Responsibilities

  • Build, adapt, and automate display systems to facilitate AI antibody design. 
  • Establish, develop, and/or optimize cutting edge technologies to enable data generation at scale for AI model training or evaluation
  • Design and apply multiple innovative selection techniques to provide data at scale based on ML training needs. 
  • Design, setup, optimize, and use automation to characterize affinity and function at the clonal level. 
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations.

Qualifications

  • Significant hands-on experience with protein discovery workflows including phage or yeast display. Experience in library design, build, panning/sorting and validation. 
  • Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields with 2-6 years of industrial experience.  . 
  • Familiarity with antibody binding assays and automating them (ELISA, SPR, FACS).
  • Proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques, including mammalian tissue cell culture, and basic skills in molecular biology labs.
  • Working knowledge of software and programming for large data set analysis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, fostering cooperation and knowledge-sharing among team members

Schedule Flexibility: Due to the nature of experimental workflows, this role will require availability on weekends (approximately every couple of weeks). 

Employment Type: Contract

Expected Contract Duration: 7 Months

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants. The base pay range for this position is expected to be $45-$60 hourly; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience.
Xaira Therapeutics an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that our strength is in our differences. Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Xaira Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or employees. Xaira Therapeutics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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