Team Leader – Biochemistry (Ph.D.)

Positions Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ph.D.-level Biochemist and/or Protein Engineer to join our Biochemistry R&D team as a Team Leader. In this role, you will lead a small team of researchers, contribute to the development of innovative multi-specific antibody therapeutics, and play a key role in advancing both our technology platform and pipeline programs.

Responsibilities:

·        Lead and mentor a team of 2-3 researchers, providing scientific guidance and fostering professional growth.

·        Collaborate closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to drive project execution and achieve milestones.

·        Design and oversee experimental strategies for protein characterization across multiple discovery and development programs.

·        Plan and execute biochemical and biophysical assays to evaluate binding, mechanism of action, and assays supporting pharmacokinetic analyses.

·        Analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental data to support decision-making.

·        Ensure projects progress according to established timelines and objectives.

Hands-on Experience

·        Knowledge and hands-on experience in the expression and purification of bispecific antibodies (required).

·        Experience with HPLC and/or FPLC and multiple chromatography-based analytical techniques(required).

·        Strong background in biochemical and biophysical characterization of therapeutic proteins (required).

·        Experience in stability assessment and developability characterization of therapeutic molecules (required).

·        Hands-on experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) (advantageous).

Qualifications:

·        Ph.D. degree in life sciences with relevant lab experience (must)

Personal Skills:

·        Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·        Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

·        Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.

·        Ability to take ownership, prioritize multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

·        Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.

·        Fast learner with a passion for scientific excellence and innovation.