Senior Scientist, Antibody Discovery
Absci - Vancouver, WA
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Absci is a generative AI drug creation company on a mission to create better biologics for patients, faster. We are the company unlocking the design of new antibodies on a computer from scratch, and we're just getting started. It will take a state-of-the-art wet lab, artificial Intelligence, and above all else a team of brilliant Unlimiters working together to achieve our vision of breakthrough therapeutics at the click of a button, for everyone. We are gritty, creative, and we are pushing the limits of science in a way that no one has done before because that's how we will save lives. Join us as we redefine what's possible. Absci is a global company with a state-of-the-art lab and headquarters in the beautiful Pacific Northwest US, ten minutes from Portland, Oregon, and its AI Research Lab in the heart of New York City. Check out this short video to learn more and see how #Unlimiters are creating drugs at the speed of AI.
Responsibilities
- Execute and supervise laboratory work inclusive of cloning, cultivation, and high-throughput screening of antibody libraries
- Collaborate with the members of the AI department to author and supervise the generation of design documents and reports
- Follow and develop standard operating procedures to obtain reproducible results
- Analyze and present data to project teams, senior leadership, and partners
- Develop and optimize new assays in a cross-functional environment
- Work independently and be adaptable in line with changing priorities
- Maintain relevant knowledge in emerging approaches for high throughput screening
- Occasional onsite weekend work is required
Requirements
- PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field or equivalent experience with at least 0-5 years of industry experience in a biotech setting (Scientist)
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience working with flow cytometers and analysis (FlowJo, Prism/JMP software)
- Experience in microbial and/or mammalian cell systems with yeast display or other high throughput display methodologies is preferred (Scientist)
- PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field or equivalent experience with at least 5 years of industry experience in a biotech setting (Senior Scientist)
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with flow cytometer assay development and analysis (FlowJo, Prism/JMP software) (Senior Scientist)
- Expertise in screening high-diversity libraries via FACS using yeast surface display or other high throughput antibody display modalities and ability to be a subject matter expert for teams and programs (Senior Scientist)
- Experience training and mentoring junior Scientists on new techniques and assays (Senior Scientist)
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and analysis
Benefits
- Competitive equity package
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Ability to participate in employee stock purchase plan
- Unlimited vacation
- Parental leave
- Breakfast and lunch for onsite employees
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Annual bonus potential
- 401(k) with a generous company match
