Senior Scientist, Research Products

Our client is expanding and seeks a Senior Scientist, Research Products. 

The ideal candidate will take on the following tasks:

• Contribute to the innovation, research and optimization of novel assay platforms and products.
• Help advance protein engineering approaches to create differentiated tools and reagents.
• Offer computational chemistry and structural biology approaches to enhance research outcomes and accelerate discovery.
• Support the build and scale of high-throughput library construction and screening approaches. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, structural biology, or a related field and research and innovation experience.
• Experience in the research of novel assays and structural biology.
• Experience in computational protein design, protein engineering, and directed evolution preferred. Familiarity with CRISPR systems or nucleic-acid detection technologies is a plus.
• Track record of scientific innovation and research, evidenced by a strong publication record and/or patents.
• Strong communication skills.

This role is onsite in Rockville, MD.  The title is commensurate with experience and the salary will be $115-165k base plus bonus.  Relocation assistance is provided.