Senior Associate Scientist / Scientist, Pre Clinical Translation

Seismic Therapeutic is a biotechnology startup focused on the intersection of structure, protein engineering, machine learning and immunology. Seismic Therapeutics seeks an experienced and motivated Senior Associate Scientist / Scientist to help drive novel immunotherapy programs. The candidate must be independent, goal oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently across multiple projects. We are searching for enthusiastic, and innovative individuals with a deep scientific background in immunology, who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop bioanalytical assay approaches for pharmacokinetic (PK), biomarker (PD) assays and immunogenicity assays (ADA) for novel biotherapeutics to be deployed both preclinically and clinically
• Independently design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot experiments
• Collaboratively generate key data from in vivo models to establish PK/PD relationships
• Work collaboratively with CROs to transfer assays for clinical candidates
• Make independent, intellectual, and technical contributions to projects, while working collaboratively within the Seismic team
• Communicate results to both internal and external stakeholders
• Write internal research reports
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster an open and collaborative environment

Basic Requirements

• Ph.D. with 1-2 years, MSc with 3-6 years or BSc with 6-9 years of relevant experience
• Experience with PK modeling
• Experience developing bioanalytical assays for GLP related work is a plus
• Strong understanding of immunology, immunotherapy and autoimmunity
• Experience with developing assays using multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, AlphaLISA and Luminex
• Demonstrated ability to organize and clearly communicate complex data sets
• Ability to work within a team, excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, conscientious, and passionate about improving patients’ lives

What we offer you: As a member of our new and quickly growing company, you’ll help us shape Seismic from the very beginning into a startup that not only takes its scientific mission seriously but also provides a positive and supportive workplace environment and culture. Seismic will have the opportunity to benefit from the insight, diversity, and talent that you’ll bring. Together, we’ll help bring therapeutics to the patients who need them most.

Our mission: Seismic is determined to help patients in need, starting with novel approaches to protein engineering, machine learning and immunology, and ending with clinic-ready drugs. At our core, our focus is on phenomenal science, meritocracy, a superstar team, supportive culture, and patient-centric goals. Seismic has the tools, skills, ideas and people to make this a reality. Success will enable treatment for millions of patients with currently incurable, often disabling and deadly diseases, and we invite you to become a part of that.