Principal Scientist - Antibody Discovery/Protein Design

EVOLVEIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, Inc.

$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in biochemistry, computational biology, or structural biology with a postdoctoral fellowship in a related field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in antibody and biotherapeutic engineering.
  • Expertise in protein design and molecular modeling using AI/ML.
  • Experience with yeast or alternative antibody display technologies throughout the design and screening phases.
  • Proficiency in bispecific or multispecific protein design, expression, purification, and biophysical characterization.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize antibody-based multispecifics using AI/ML for sequence discovery.
  • Lead the antibody engineering process from concept to experimental execution.
  • Optimize lead candidates through computational and biophysical insights.
  • Expand computational protein design tools within the team.
  • Collaborate with functional teams to support candidate selection in preclinical development.
  • Present research findings to multidisciplinary teams clearly and compellingly.
  • Mentor junior scientists and contribute to organizational growth in discovery efforts.

Benefits

  • A high-impact role in shaping next-generation immunotherapies.
  • Opportunity to see research concepts rapidly advance to clinical trials.
  • Visible contributions to platform and pipeline innovation.
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration influencing key program decisions.
  • Professional growth through diverse scientific challenges and projects.
  • Mentorship opportunities in a growing organization.
  • Supportive and open culture focused on collaboration and shared purpose.
Full Job Description
Principal Scientist to join our Biotherapeutics group focused on designing and advancing first-in-class immune-engaging biologics. If you're a protein engineer with expertise in computational protein design with experimental experience in protein discovery and optimization through antibody display technologies with an interest in advancing drug candidate toward first-in-patient evaluation, this role offers real opportunity, purpose, and scientific challenge.

What You'll Work on

  • Design and optimize novel antibody-based multispecifics targeting domains using AI/ML-model-based de novo sequence discovery
  • Lead antibody engineering and antibody display-based screening from idea to experimental execution including screening, hit prioritization, and initial characterization.
  • Optimize developability in lead optimization through computational and biophysical insights
  • Expand company computational protein design tools and capabilities
  • Collaborate across functional teams to support candidate selection and preclinical development
  • Present findings in a clear, compelling way to multidisciplinary teams
  • Mentor junior scientists and help shape our growing discovery efforts


What You Bring

  • PhD in biochemistry, computational biology, or structural biology, and postdoctoral fellowship in a related field with 5+ years of antibody and biotherapeutic engineering industry experience
  • Foundation in protein design and molecular modeling using AI/ML
  • Yeast or alternative antibody display technologies experience from design through screening
  • Expertise in bispecific or multispecific protein design, expression, purification, and biophysical characterization
  • Strong communication, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration skills


What You'll Gain

  • A hands-on, high-impact role shaping the design of next-generation immunotherapies
  • Opportunity to see your work move rapidly from concept to clinic
  • A visible position within the Biotherapeutics team, contributing directly to platform and pipeline innovation
  • A chance to collaborate across disciplines and influence key program decisions
  • Professional growth through exposure to diverse scientific challenges and cross-functional projects
  • Optional mentorship opportunities and the ability to help shape a growing discovery organization
  • A mission-driven, fast-paced biotech environment that values bold thinking and scientific excellence
  • A supportive, open culture built on collaboration, trust, and shared purpose


Direct impact: Your science will influence platform design and shape next-generation clinical programs.
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Personal growth: Gain exposure to every stage of early discovery in a collaborative biotech setting.
Collaborative culture: Join a supportive, curious, and driven team aligned around scientific innovation and patient outcomes.
Top-tier facilities: Work in a brand-new, purpose-built lab and office space near New Haven, CT.
Mission with meaning: Join a company working to give more patients real hope in the fight against cancer.

Additional Info
• This is a full-time, onsite position based in Branford, CT
• EvolveImmune requires COVID-19 vaccination; medical and religious accommodations will be considered
• We offer competitive salary, benefits, equity, and paid time off
• Learn more about our science and our team at www.evolveimmune.com

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