POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Cell Biology & Chemical Biology - Calibr-Skaggs
About The Position
The candidate will join an early-stage discovery research group at Calibr-Skaggs. Under guidance and in collaboration with others the candidate will perform research in the areas of biochemistry and protein engineering. Specifically, the candidate will discover, characterize, and optimize toxin-neutralizing antibodies and monobodies for human therapeutic use. The drug discovery pipeline at Calibr-Skaggs spans early discovery to IND, and the candidate will be engaged throughout this process. A successful candidate will be self-led and able to work both independently and collaboratively to lead research projects, analyze data and interpret results. The right candidate will be adaptable with a willingness to collaborate with others on a wide range of projects, and enthusiastically learn new skills/techniques.
Requirements
- Requires a PhD in biochemistry, chemical biology, or related area or an equivalent combination of education and training.
- A strong track record of research productivity.
- Highly motivated, creative, and devoted to project goals.
- Able to collaborate proficiently and communicate effectively with colleagues and management teams.
- Able to contribute in a meaningful way to scientific discourse.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with directed evolution techniques is a plus but is not required.
- Prior work with animal models
- Prior work with directed evolution strategies
- Prior work with primary mammalian cells
Responsibilities
- Work within discovery project teams and with scientists across different functional areas and be expected to present her or his work at project team meetings and to research leadership
- Work independently to design, execute, analyze, interpret and troubleshoot scientific experiments in molecular biology and biochemistry
- Accurately maintain written reports and present results in an organized and timely manner to research leadership
- Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors, foster teamwork and contribute to collaborative efforts
- Strong commitment to quality in research and presentation
- Develop and implement robust bacterial protein expression and purification workflows
- Characterize biochemical and biophysical properties of candidate antibody/monobody therapeutics
- Establish biochemical and cell-based enzymatic activity and protein-protein interaction assays
Benefits
- Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
- Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
- Free, on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees.
- Free, on-site parking.
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
