Scientist, Enzyme and Protein Engineering, Rockville, MD

Scientist, Protein Engineering + Platform Technologies

My client is expanding and seeks to hire a Scientist to collaborate with the research team and develop a protein-engineering platform .

Responsibilities:

1. Design and execute experiments and analyze data to further product development and research goals.
2. Define computational pipelines for protein structure determination using structural and sequence-based methods coupled with AI, eg Rosetta.
3. Generate computational workflows for protein-target interactions, including enzyme and DNA/RNA interactions.
4. Provide feedback to the management team to identify, develop, and execute initiatives.
5. Present findings and roadblocks to internal teams and offer recommendations for project advancement.

Qualifications:

• PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, computational biology etc with 0-4+ years of experience.
• Strong publications/patents on protein prediction or de novo protein design, including enzyme engineering.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of management practices and processes.

Experience:

• Protein modeling, including protein-target interactions.
• AI and machine-learning methods are desirable.
• Proven record of staying current in the protein engineering field.
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, and proactive.
• Exceptional communication skills and supervisory experience.