Piper Companies is looking for a Scientist to join a clinical-stage biotech company that develops disease-modifying therapies for neurodegenerative diseases located in Rockville, MD. The Scientist will support the antibody drug discovery programs. This is a great position for a recent Ph.D. graduate looking for an industry position!
Responsibilities of the Scientist include:

• Perform cellular, molecular, and biochemical methods in support of drug discovery programs
• Use single B cell sorting/cloning, phage and/or yeast library construction and screening to perform antibody discovery experiments
• Conduct antibody characterization using various methods such as ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Western Blotting, and binding affinity measurement
• Keep track of all experiments, analyze, and report data

Qualifications for the Scientist include:

• 3 years of experience using antibody discovery platforms such as single B cell sorting/cloning, phage and/or yeast library construction and screening
• Experience with antibody affinity measurement
• Experience with techniques for antibody characterization such as ELISA, flow cytometry, and HPLC
• Recent Ph.D. graduate with a degree in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, neurobiology, or a related discipline

Compensation for the Scientist includes:

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 **depending on experience**
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical/Dental/Vision, target bonus
• Perks: 401k retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, PTO accrual, company holidays, parental Leave

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