Manifold Bio

Manifold Bio

Scientist, Bioconjugation

Boston

Sponsorship not specified$118k-$138kDetected 13 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentRESTMolecular BiologyResearchExperimental DesignMass SpectrometryAnimal StudiesLeadershipMentoring

About the role

  • Our team of protein engineers, biologists, and computational scientists works across this full stack to pursue programs both internally and with leading pharma companies.
  • Position Manifold Bio is seeking a scientist experienced in protein chemistry, oligonucleotide chemistry, and bioconjugation.
  • You will be responsible for designing and executing bioconjugation strategies for protein-oligonucleotide conjugates, as well as bioconjugated fluorophores, tags, and peptides.

Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and troubleshoot bioconjugation reactions for protein-oligonucleotide conjugates and other bioconjugated fluorophores, tags, and peptides
  • Build and maintain a parallelized, efficient workflow to support in vivo target engagement evaluation of multiple new candidate tissue-targeting shuttles using tool siRNA payloads
  • Proactively identify and drive optimization of existing bioconjugation and analytical workflows
  • Maintain accurate, detailed experimental records and contribute to scientific discussions and experimental design
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot biochemical assays and optimize experimental protocols
  • Using proprietary molecular barcoding technology, we screen hundreds of thousands of protein designs simultaneously in living systems, producing in vivo-validated datasets at a scale no one else can match.
  • The datasets power our computational models, which leads to better drug designs, creating a flywheel that gets stronger with every campaign.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on wet-lab experience in protein production, purification, and biochemistry
  • Proficiency in basic biochemical techniques (e.g., protein quantification, gel electrophoresis, chromatography)
  • Experience with bioconjugation chemistry principles and methodologies (e.g., cysteine-based, lysine-based, and/or enzymatic conjugation strategies)
  • Familiarity with oligonucleotide chemistry and handling

Nice to have

  • Experience with high-throughput screening or automation
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques for biomolecule characterization (e.g., mass spectrometry, DLS, BLI, SPR)
  • Experience establishing and troubleshooting enzymatic assays
  • Demonstrated leadership or mentorship of junior scientists
  • You take rigor seriously and want your bioconjugated constructs to be reproducible at scale
  • You're scrappy, iterate quickly, and take ownership of projects through to resolution
  • Why you might be a good fit

Compensation

  • Final compensation decisions are made using a consistent leveling framework and consider the candidate's experience, interview performance, and expected impact.
  • $118,000 - $138,000
  • Annual performance-based target bonus
  • Our compensation ranges are reviewed annually to ensure alignment with market trends and internal equity.

Benefits

  • Annual performance-based target bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off and holidays
  • This reflects the typical offer range for this role, based on experience, role scope, and internal equity.
  • Perks including on-site gym, onsite lunch, and commuter support

Company info

  • Manifold Bio is a platform biotechnology company pioneering AI-guided protein design and massively multiplexed in vivo screening to unlock tissue-targeted medicines and organism-scale models of living systems.

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