Senior Scientist, Immunology & Antibody Development

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Gables Search Group