Senior Scientist - Protein Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Scientist – Protein Engineer

Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• Duration: 6+ month contract, possible extension or conversion
• Pay rate: $55-$88/hr based on education and experience
• Job Location: Seattle, WA
• Schedule: M-F, standard business hours
• Job#: bh17804

Description:

Calling all protein engineering experts! I’m partnering with a cutting-edge biotech organization in Seattle looking for a Senior Scientist – Protein Engineer to join their rapidly growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work on the forefront of therapeutic discovery while collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry.

Why This Role?

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, innovation-driven team focused on designing the therapeutics of tomorrow. If you’re passionate about protein engineering and want to make a meaningful impact in the biotech space, this role is tailor-made for you.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you’ll lead high-impact projects, including:

• Designing and executing directed evolution campaigns to optimize protein candidates.
• Driving yeast surface display library screening and engineering efforts.
• Developing computational protein design strategies using tools like Rosetta, AlphaFold2, Protein MPNN, and RFdiffusion.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance protein functionality, manufacturability, and immunogenicity.
• Preparing reports, patent applications, and scientific publications to share your discoveries.

What You Bring to the Table:

To excel here, you’ll need:

• Deep expertise in protein biophysics and structure-function relationships.
• Proven experience in protein engineering, yeast surface display, and directed evolution.
• Hands-on proficiency with computational design tools such as Rosetta, AlphaFold2, or similar.
• Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• A background in antibody engineering or immunology is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioengineering, or related field with 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR
• M.S. with 5+ years of industry experience, OR
• B.S. with 8+ years of relevant industry experience.

Why Seattle?

This role is based in Seattle, home to a vibrant biotech community and breathtaking natural beauty. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to live and work in one of the most inspiring regions in the country.

Let’s Connect!

This is a rare opportunity to join a trailblazing team at the forefront of innovation. If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, apply today to learn more.

Company DescriptionConnexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Company Description

Connexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.