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Senior Scientist, Immunology & Antibody Development

Gables Search Group

We are recruiting for a biotechnology company seeking a Senior Scientist to join its antibody development team in Gaithersburg. This is a hands-on laboratory role for an accomplished scientist who can lead antibody discovery programs, guide experimental strategy, and help advance next-generation platform capabilities.

The Senior Scientist will work closely with scientific leadership and cross-functional research teams while remaining actively involved at the bench.

Responsibilities

* Lead antibody discovery and development programs using hybridoma, immunization, and vaccine-based approaches

* Design immunogens and develop effective immunization strategies

* Plan and execute studies involving target characterization, antibody-antigen interactions, and candidate selection

* Apply sequence, structural, and protein biochemistry data to guide experimental decisions

* Evaluate antibody candidates through biochemical and functional characterization

* Identify opportunities to improve and expand existing discovery platforms

* Provide scientific direction across projects and communicate findings to senior leadership

* Collaborate with research partners across multiple scientific disciplines

Qualifications

* Master’s degree or PhD in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, protein science, or a related discipline

* Strong hands-on laboratory background in antibody discovery or development

* Expertise with hybridoma technology, vaccine development, immunogen design, or related antibody platforms

* Demonstrated success leading experimental programs and advancing new scientific approaches

* Ability and willingness to perform bench-level research

* Experience from biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or academic research environments will be considered

* Knowledge of protein biochemistry, molecular modeling, sequence analysis, or structural biology is preferred

Apply today to explore this opportunity to lead innovative antibody development programs.

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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