Protein Scientist (Ph.D. Required)

Epinoma· Science, Biology

San Carlos, CAFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

A role focused on protein engineering to develop proteins that recognize epigenetic signatures for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Plan, design, and synthesize protein libraries
Work with the team to develop biochemical assays characterizing protein libraries for diagnostic and therapeutic applications
Lead and execute process development to optimize protein expression in different scales
Author technical reports, SOPs, batch records and technology transfer documents; contribute to scientific documentation of patent applications and subsequent internal and external presentation and/or publication of new technologies
Support lab operations through management of lab equipment; support development of lab capabilities through analysis of lab operations and capital management. Lead acquisition of new lab equipment as needed including assessing requirements and developing proposals.
Train and oversee junior colleagues with respect to lab activities

Ph.D in protein engineering, molecular biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related fields
Previous experience to design and execute protein engineering methods such as rational design and directed evolution
Previous experience with recombinant protein expression and purification
Strong desire to learn new techniques, willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team, and be productive in a fast-paced start-up environment

Required:Protein EngineeringMolecular Biology TechniquesBiochemical AssaysProtein Expression and Purification

Last updated Mar 31, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

We engineer proteins that control the operating system of biology.

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