Senior Research Associate, Biology

About Apogee Therapeutics

Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.

Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company seeking to develop differentiated biologics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other inflammatory and immunology indications with high unmet need. Our antibody programs are designed to potentially overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. We seek to reshape the current standard of care for inflammatory and immune diseases because we believe people living with these diseases deserve the best possible treatment, and we refuse to stop at “good enough.”

We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional company culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Role Summary

The Department of Research and Translational Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Biology. This position will be a critical on-site, lab-based role executing in vitro bioassays to define the pharmacology of antibody drug candidates. The ideal candidate will have a background in biology, molecular biology or biochemistry with direct experience performing tissue culture and plate-based assays.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute standard experimental bioassay protocols (including mammalian cell culture, ELISA, MSD, flow cytometry), to support preclinical pharmacology of our antibody drug candidates
• Work with the Research and Translational Medicine team to develop and optimize new bioassay protocols
• Spearhead design, production and characterization of new protein and antibody constructs using external vendors
• Manage internal inventories of critical samples and reagents
• Assist with proactively identifying needs in the lab and sourcing of reagents, samples, and other critical materials
• Analyze and clearly summarize data to communicate assay results at internal meetings and in reports
• Maintain electronic lab notebook, documenting experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry 5 years or M.S. with 3 years of relevant laboratory experience
• Prior hands-on experience with protein and cell-based bioassays, including ELISA, MSD, or flow cytometry is required
• Demonstrated ability to independently carry out tissue culture work with sterile technique is highly desirable
• Prior experience in designing, producing and characterizing protein and antibody constructs is a plus
• Prior industry experience and/or experience with antibody-based therapeutics is a plus
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a team-based collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively communicate scientific findings at internal meetings
• Position requires approximately 10% travel to company-wide meetings as well as Research and Translational Medicine team meetings as needed
• This position is based in our lab in the Boston, MA Seaport district and requires full time (5 days per week) work onsite.
  
  

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $85,000-$110,000 year. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.

What We Offer

• A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
• Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
• Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
• Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve
  
  

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