Scientist/Senior Scientist, Computational Protein Design

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Seattle, WA
5-7 Years Experience
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role
The role involves protein design and engineering with a focus on computational methods. The candidate will apply their expertise in high-level programming and modern computing workflows to advance drug discovery and develop novel treatments.
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About the Role

As a Scientist/Senior Scientist, Computational Protein Design you will have prior experience with protein design and engineering, with a deep understanding of biochemical and computational considerations for protein design while having expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python and modern HPC and cloud compute workflows.
About You

You are an enthusiastic scientist who takes pride in your ability to span both computational and experimental worlds. You have a deep understanding of the latest computational methods in the field and a strong understanding of biochemistry and structural biology. You are excited about drug discovery and developing novel treatments for patients. You are conscientious, detail-oriented, organized, and dedicated to reproducible science and optimizing lab workflows. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the norm.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience (3+ years) in protein design and engineering, with a deep understanding of biochemical and computational considerations for protein design
  • Expertise with a high-level programming language such as Python and modern HPC and cloud compute workflows
  • Hands-on experience with RosettaFold, RFdiffusion, AlphaFold, or ESMFold
  • Deep structural knowledge of proteins
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong curiosity of areas of biology previously unknown to you
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet project timelines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with researchers from diverse fields, including computational and experimental biologists, and provide scientific guidance, support as needed
  • PhD in bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry, computational biology, chemical engineering, or related field 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of post-doctoral or equivalent industry experience in Protein Design or related field
  • Strong publication record in protein design and engineering for therapeutic protein applications
  • Experience using LIMS and Benchling systems. Substantial experience with DNA synthesis and protein production CROs and lab vendors

Compensation

The specific compensation package for each role depends on factors including experience, qualifications and level. 

Xaira Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration, and we welcome qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences at all levels. 


Top Skills

Python
The Company
Brisbane, CA
112 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company driving advances in artificial intelligence to learn the language of life and transform how we treat disease. The company seeks to rethink the drug discovery and development process from end-to-end by bringing together leading talent across three core areas: machine learning research to better understand biology, expansive data generation to power new models, and robust therapeutic product development to treat disease. Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area

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