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Orion Group

Scientist II

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$60 - $64/hr

Ideal candidates have a BS or MS in biology or a related field, relevant pharmaceutical research experience, and hands-on expertise in phage or yeast display, antibody engineering, and molecular and ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for phage display in California is $60,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,409.00 and $71,483.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is phage display?

A Phage Display job typically involves working with bacteriophage-based techniques to screen peptides, proteins, or antibodies for binding to specific targets. Scientists in this field use phage libraries to identify high-affinity binders for drug discovery, diagnostics, or therapeutic development. Responsibilities may include library construction, screening, sequencing, and data analysis. The role is often found in biotech or pharmaceutical companies, as well as academic research labs.

What does someone working in phage display do?

Professionals in Phage Display spend much of their day designing, conducting, and troubleshooting experiments involving the selection and screening of phage-displayed peptide or antibody libraries. This often includes molecular cloning, bacterial culture, protein expression and purification, and data analysis. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—such as bioinformaticians, chemists, and project managers—is common, as is documenting results and preparing reports or presentations. The role may also involve adapting protocols for new targets, contributing to scientific publications, and maintaining meticulous laboratory records.

What skills and qualifications are needed for phage display?

To thrive in a Phage Display role, you need a solid background in molecular biology, protein engineering, and laboratory techniques, often supported by a degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as PCR, ELISA, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics software is typically required, and experience with phage libraries or related certifications can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help candidates excel in this position. These competencies are vital for designing experiments, troubleshooting complex protocols, and collaborating on scientific research projects.

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Infographic showing various Phage Display job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,728 per year, or $29.2 per hour.

Associate Scientist, Phage Display (Contract)

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

Xaira Therapeutics
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$45 - $60/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 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

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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