Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, you are the technical owner for the protein reagents within our consumables. You decide what we need, whether it is manufactured in-house or through partners, and how we make it reproducibly at the scale and quality a product requires. You are a deep expert who stays hands-on, guides a small group of scientists and research associates, and enjoys connecting protein science to a working instrument through consumables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive protein reagent development-Set the scientific strategy for proteins in our consumables, from selection and engineering through characterization.
- Develop protein development workflows-Drive discovery, engineering, and optimization programs, whether run in-house or with external partners.
- Build protein production and conjugation processes-Establish robust expression, purification, labeling, and conjugation methods, and scale them to supply the product.
- Establish protein QC and stability-Define specifications and analytical methods for identity, purity, activity, and stability, and drive lot-to-lot consistency.
- Manage CROs and manufacturing partners-Select and direct antibody-discovery, engineering, and protein-manufacturing partners; scope work, run diligence, and transfer methods while protecting our IP.
- Mentor and develop the team-Mentor scientists and research associates; set the standard for rigorous, well-documented work.
- Partner across the platform-Work with the surface, cell, hardware, and software teams so protein reagents and assay readouts fit together.
- Contribute to IP-Identify inventions and contribute to disclosures and patent filings.
Requirements- Ph.D. in biochemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, immunology, or a related field, plus 6+ years of relevant industry experience (or equivalent).
- Hands-on leadership of antibody or protein engineering programs, from discovery or design through characterization.
- Deep experience with recombinant protein expression, purification, and analytical characterization.
- Experience with bioconjugation and labeling chemistries.
- A track record of taking a protein reagent or biologic from development into reproducible production, with defined specifications and QC.
- Experience managing CROs or external partners for antibody discovery, engineering, or production.
- Experience guiding or mentoring scientists and research associates.
- Comfortable in an early-stage startup with evolving priorities.
Preferred:
- Experience with antibodies or protein reagents for diagnostics, cell selection, or cell-therapy applications.
- Experience with protein immobilization on surfaces or biosensors.
- Experience applying computational or AI-assisted protein design.
- Familiarity with GMP or quality systems for reagents or biologics.
BenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k match.
Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits: We offer our employees comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as retirement savings plans. Optional benefits include accident and term life offerings.
