Principal/Senior Scientist Ab Discovery and Development

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Principal / Senior Scientist will be supporting preclinical projects related to antibody discovery and development, and will perform antibody design, engineering, production, and biochemical/biophysical characterization.

Requirements:

Minimum Education/Experience

· PhD in Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field with 4-8 years post-PhD experience, including industry experience.

· Background in molecular biology, immunology and/or oncology with experience in antibody drug discovery, development and/or antibody engineering for the development of immunotherapeutics.

· Expertise in protein/antibody purification platforms to support antibody discovery, optimization, and development of biologics.

· A strong record of significant achievements in research and scientific creativity as evidenced by core contributions to publications.

· Project and CRO management experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

Other Qualifications

· Demonstrated experience in the design and evaluation of biotherapeutics from discovery to lead optimization.

· Technical expertise with characterization of engineered proteins through biophysical assays and in vitro cell based assays.

· Highly agile with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a fast pace, highly collaborative environment with ability to multi-task.

· Enthusiastic about communicating to a broad range of stakeholders (from novices to experts) and coaching junior team members.

· Intense “can do” startup mentality and motivation.

Company DescriptionGritstone has emerged from bankruptcy and is now a streamlined company focused on the development of bi-specifics and tri-specifics primarily focused on treatment of cancers. We will have a small internal research staff and will leverage outside research organizations so the ability to manage outside research organizations is important. Also critical is the ability to interface with patent counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

Company Description

Gritstone has emerged from bankruptcy and is now a streamlined company focused on the development of bi-specifics and tri-specifics primarily focused on treatment of cancers. We will have a small internal research staff and will leverage outside research organizations so the ability to manage outside research organizations is important. Also critical is the ability to interface with patent counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications.