Scientist/Senior Scientist – Protein Design

Redmond, WA
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Located in Redmond WA, SystImmune Inc. is abio-pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of cancer through developing novel therapeutic multi-specific antibodies, as well as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Our objective is to create biologics that work through systematic intervention on the solid tumor micro-environment, to either directly attack the tumor and/or to activate the immune system to attack the tumor.

Summary: SystImmune Inc. is looking for a creative and motivated Protein Design Scientist or Senior Scientist to work in our Computational Protein Design group. As part of the early scientific team, this individual will be involved in execute and improve the Computational Protein Design pipeline, using data-driven approaches to augment SystImmune Inc’s first-in-class multi-specific biological programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience applying computational methods to design novel peptides and proteins, such as structural modeling and prediction, structure library generation, molecular docking, and multiparameter molecular property optimization. A successful candidate will be an excellent collaborator working closely with our Antibody Discovery, Protein Engineering, and Immuno-oncology teams

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute and improve a computational design pipeline for predicting the properties of peptides, natural ligands, de novo proteins, and antibody-based elements via data-driven approach
• Drive assay validation, tech transfer, and development initiatives to maintain industry standards; Contribute within the computational protein design group to operate yeast display-based protein discovery platforms
• Design new macromolecular therapeutics using structural and sequence analysis, and employ these in silico predictions to iteratively guide the lead development process
• Analyze, interpret, document and present data to the scientific and leadership team
• Work within a collaborative, and interdisciplinary team to actively contribute to executing the vision of the company

Qualifications:

• PhD (or equivalent) in bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience using yeast libraries to generate protein binding or therapeutic antibodies required.
• Applying to solve problems related to peptide and protein design, modeling, and sequence/structure-function prediction, experienced with relevant macromolecular modeling software (i.e. AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNN, Gromacs, MOE, Schrödinger)
• Expertise in screening and ranking of antibodies (ELISA, multi-parametric flow cytometry, BLI/OCTET).
• Proven contribution to therapeutic antibody development and selection is desirable. Design and validate novel and biologically relevant antibodies is highly desirable.

The hiring pay range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year based on skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.

SystImmune is a stable, well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.

SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to hr@systimmune.com