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Associate Scientist, Display Technologies

BigHat Biosciences

San Mateo, CAFull-time$120–135K/yrPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$120–135K/yr
Location
San Mateo, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

BigHat Biosciences is hiring an Associate Scientist, Display Technologies. BigHat Biosciences seeks a curious and motivated Associate Scientist to join the Display Technologies team, contributing to antibody discovery and engineering, generating high‑quality data for machine learning models, and collaborating with senior scientists and cross‑functional groups.

Key focus areas include Support R&D projects advancing display technologies at BigHat that expands antibody discovery capabilities and feeds ML models, Lead construction and QC of phage and yeast display libraries across diverse antibody formats using standard molecular biology techniques, and Execute phage and yeast display selections to discover and engineer antibodies with desired therapeutic properties.

Successful candidates bring BS In Biochemistry, MS In Biochemistry, and BS In Molecular Biology. Important skills include PCR, Molecular Cloning, Electroporation, BLI/SPR, CE-SDS, and LIMS. Preferred (not required): ELISA, Flow Cytometry, NGS, and Automation Platforms.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PCRMolecular CloningElectroporationBLI/SPRCE-SDSLIMSGel ElectrophoresisAntibody BiologyPhage DisplayYeast DisplayProtein ExpressionFollow ProtocolsTroubleshoot ExperimentsMaintain Detailed Lab RecordsTime ManagementCommunicationCollaborative MindsetTeam-Oriented MindsetEagerness to LearnELISAFlow CytometryNGSAutomation PlatformsAntibody DiscoveryAntibody EngineeringMachine Learning ModelsDisplay TechnologiesCuriosityMotivationCross-Functional Teamwork

Qualifications

BS in BiochemistryMS in BiochemistryBS in Molecular BiologyMS in Molecular BiologyBS in BioengineeringMS in BioengineeringBS in Related FieldMS in Related Field4+ Years Hands-on Laboratory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

The role: BigHat Biosciences is seeking a curious and motivated Associate Scientist to join the Display Technologies team. This individual will contribute to BigHat’s antibody discovery and engineering efforts and help generate high-quality data to improve BigHat’s machine learning models using display technologies, working closely with senior scientists and cross-functional teams.

*At BigHat we believe in titles that commensurate with skill set, relative organizational impact, and value contribution; more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that responsibilities and title would adjust as appropriate.

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