Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Scientist, Antibody Developability for a fully benefited contract-to-hire opportunity with a biotechnology client in the Bay Area that is developing the next generation of antibody therapeutics. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Onsite in the San Francisco, Bay Area
Position Title: Scientist, Antibody Developability
Position Type: Fully benefitted 12-month contract
Pay rate: $65-80 per hour
Benefits:

• 15 Days PTO
  

• Health benefits include individual and dependents
  

  • Options include Kelly-sponsored plans
    

  • Options for HSA or FSA
    

  
  

• Merrill Lynch retirement program (401K, Roth, no match)
  

• Major holidays and any client-specific holidays
  

• Commuter Benefits

Overview
Join our client, a trailblazer in AI-driven drug discovery, and transform the landscape of protein therapeutics! We’re seeking a creative and highly skilled bench scientist who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about advancing late-stage AI-designed therapeutics from their innovative platform to IND-ready stage.
What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Charge: Design and execute in-use dose solution studies, ensuring seamless compatibility of cutting-edge drug candidates with administration materials.
  

• Innovate at the Bench: Develop novel, ultra-sensitive protein characterization methods (qSEC, RP-HPLC, CEX, particle counting, etc.) that set industry standards for quality assessment and recovery.
  

• Advance Drug Candidates: Drive formulation screening, rigorous stress testing, and illuminating peptide mapping to identify and elevate top leads for further clinical development.
  

• Champion Developability: Assess and optimize purity, stability, tolerability, and biophysical properties across multiple programs, with meticulous data interpretation and documentation to fuel accelerated progress.
  

• Collaborate for Impact: Partner and oversee external CROs, ensuring world-class testing and analytics for our industry-leading therapeutics pipeline.
  

• Amplify Your Findings: Distill and communicate complex scientific discoveries, propose strategic next steps, and broadcast insights across multidisciplinary teams.
  

• Discover & Deploy New Tech: Stay ahead of the curve by scouting, validating, and implementing state-of-the-art analytical tools and developability technologies that set new industry benchmarks.

Who You Are:

• Academic & Industry Visionary: PhD in Biochemistry or related discipline, with 5+ years of hands-on biotech expertise. Exceptional non-PhD candidates with deep bench experience are encouraged to apply.
  

• Analytical Mastermind: Proven excellence in developing and optimizing chromatography-based assays and methods.
  

• Protein Characterization Expert: Extensive experience with biophysical and analytical evaluation of antibodies and fragments, SEC, HIC, CE-SDS, DLS, DSF, ELISA, LC-MS, and more.
  

• Data-Driven Communicator: Track record of converting complex data into actionable insights that drive results and innovation.
  

• Technology Trailblazer: Eager to rapidly learn, adopt, and deploy next-gen technologies that boost output, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience thriving in a dynamic startup environment
  

• Leadership as a project owner/manager
  

• Expertise with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflow

If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn’t the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you’re connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research.
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