Engineering Scientist

We are currently partnered with a global leader in antibody drug discovery and development as part of the Antibody Discovery team. This is a rare opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to the development of next-generation antibody therapeutics.

In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team of scientists, leveraging your expertise to develop and validate innovative sequence-based and structure-based antibody design methodologies. Your work will encompass areas such as antibody hit identification, sequence optimization, andin silicode novo antibody design. This laboratory-based position requires a strong foundation in molecular biology and microbiological techniques, complemented by experience in antibody discovery or protein engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the discovery of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies to advance the pipeline and deliver value for patients with serious illnesses.
• Employ cutting-edge yeast display technology for the discovery and optimization of human antibodies aligned to therapeutic targets.
• Design, construct, and execute selections using bespoke synthetic display libraries to supportin silicode novo antibody discovery and optimization efforts.
• Prepare next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries and perform analyses to support antibody discovery and lead molecule engineering.
• Collaborate with computational and CADD scientists to co-develop and implement AI/deep learning solutions and structure-based approaches for creating high-quality antibody molecules.
• Innovate and implement new methodologies in antibody display and engineering.
• Work across project teams to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Present experimental data at cross-functional meetings.

Candidate Profile

• PhD (or equivalent) in molecular biology or protein biochemistry, ideally with expertise in antibody-related fields.
• Experience with in vitro display libraries for discovery, affinity maturation, or protein engineering—preferably incorporating structural or sequence-guided insights.
• Proficiency in biochemical characterization techniques such as flow cytometry, surface plasmon resonance, or bio-layer interferometry.
• Familiarity with informatics and computational tools, including molecular visualization and NGS data analysis, is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and skilled in critical data analysis.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines reliably.
• Exceptional communication skills.

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Jenson Green(Recruiter I) at Planet Pharma for more information:

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