Principal Scientist

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** Posting for our client, Isotovia Biosciences *
* We are looking for an outstanding Principal Scientist to join our Discovery team at Isotovia Biosciences, a new company in San Carlos. This individual will be a part of an integrated highly motivated team developing Attobody-based therapeutic molecules. As a vital member, the successful candidate will play a key role in building the foundation of the company’s Discovery organization. This is an on-site position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Attobody discovery campaign using yeast and phage display technology, including design, execution and troubleshooting.

• Perform hands-on Attobody discovery workflow, from library construction, library panning, output screening, single clone attobody characterization and data analysis.

• Antibody characterization includes affinity and specificity determination, epitope binning and cell binding.

• Document and maintain ELN (Benchling) with accuracy in a timely manner

• Oversee outside vendors in matters related to protein production and characterization

• Conduct in-depth data analysis, communicate data efficiently in project meetings in line with project timeline and goals.

• Evaluate and assess new technologies and processes that could improve and streamline the discovery workflow.

• Analyze and interpret data, identify problems, and develop troubleshooting strategies.

• Proactively review scientific literature and provide strategic input and generate ideas for project

• Assesses the needs of a technology platform or Isotovia program and coordinates activities over multiple functions to fulfill company objectives and program goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biology or related field with a minimum of 10 plus years' experience in antibody discovery

• OR a PhD in Biology or related field with a minimum of 8 years' experience in antibody discovery

• Demonstrated ability to use and design in vitro antibody discovery display technologies (e.g., phage, yeast display) for discovery and/or engineering

• Sanger sequence analysis experience

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated productivity and scientific independence with strong problem-solving skills.

• Desire to work in a dynamic startup environment is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Direct experience with Carterra LSA, Biacore SPR, Octet BLI and flow cytometry (iQUE)

• Experience with robotic liquid handling systems is a plus.

• Knowledgeable in recombinant protein production and characterization

• Proficiency in Graph Pad Prism, Geneious and Benchling

• Demonstrated track record in managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks to meet

schedules and timelines.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present effectively to teams.

• Proven contribution to therapeutic antibody development and selection is desirable.

Salary range:

• $185,000-$215,000. The final salary offered is dependent on factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.

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Mid-Senior level

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Employment type

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