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SystImmune · 15 hours ago

Scientist/ Research Associate – AI Protein Design

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing innovative cancer treatments. They are seeking a creative and motivated individual to execute and improve their Computational Protein Design pipeline, focusing on designing novel peptides and proteins using data-driven approaches.

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Responsibilities

Execute 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
Collaborate with our Antibody Discovery, Protein Engineering, and Immuno-oncology teams to contribute to the company's vision

Qualification

Computational Protein DesignMacromolecular Modeling SoftwareTherapeutic Antibody DevelopmentYeast Libraries ExperienceStructural ModelingData AnalysisCollaboration Skills

Required

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
Experience with relevant macromolecular modeling software (e.g., AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNN, Gromacs, MOE, Schrödinger)
Expertise in screening and ranking of antibodies (ELISA, multi-parametric flow cytometry, BLI/OCTET)

Preferred

Proven contribution to therapeutic antibody development and selection is desirable
Design and validation of novel biologically relevant antibodies are highly desirable

Benefits

100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision
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401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3%
Vesting schedule of only 5 years
15 PTO days per year
Sick leave
11 paid holidays

Company

SystImmune

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SystImmune is a biotechnology company.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Martin S. Olivo, MD, MSc,
Chief Medical Officer
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