Disc Medicine
Principal Scientist, Protein Production & Engineering
Massachusetts - Hybrid · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.
- Disc Medicine is seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced protein biochemist who will join our Innovation team as a Principal Scientist/Associate Director reporting to our Senior Director, Protein production and engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead protein engineering strategies for various antigens and biologics (antibodies and multi-specifics) using experimental, computational and structural biology tools
- Design and oversee the protein production and detailed characterization processes to support projects across the Innovation portfolio
- Drive early-stage developability assessment workflows of biologics
- Support mechanisms of action studies through assay development
- Support the selection of lead molecules to advance pipeline programs.
- Critically evaluate scientific literature, synthesize novel hypotheses and design and integrate rigorous experimental strategies to test them.
- Disc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence. Interested candidates should submit their resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.
- Disc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence.
Requirements
- 10 -12 years of related work experience with at least 5 years of experience working within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical research industry.
- Extensive experience in biologics discovery and protein sciences, including fusion proteins and multi-specific antibodies
- Deep expertise in the characterization of protein structure and function (affinity, stability, developability, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and independently, propose innovative scientific approaches, and apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex biological questions.
- Outstanding communication skills-both written and verbal-with the ability to thrive within a collaborative work environment.
Nice to have
- Tech transfer knowledge from Research to Development teams is a plus
- Experience working with contract research organizations (CROs) is preferred.
Compensation
- $166,000 - $203,000 USD
- We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages.
Benefits
- The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.
Company info
- Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases.
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