Senior Scientist, Computational Protein Engineer
Salary: $135,000 - $155,000 per year
Location: Rockville, MD
Posted: February 17 2026
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
Senior Scientist, Computational Protein Engineer
Our client is a leading biotech firm, leveraging cutting-edge computational approaches to advance antibody and protein engineering. They seek a Senior Scientist, Computational Protein Engineer to conduct both computational and experimental work for cutting-edge applications.
The ideal candidate will take on the following responsibilities:
- Architect and implement computational platforms for protein and antibody design, working closely with multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Create and deploy AI-driven workflows for protein structure prediction and analysis
- Drive technical initiatives in protein docking, epitope mapping, and computational design pipelines
- Synthesize diverse datasets to refine protein interaction predictions and guide experimental strategies
- Communicate scientific findings and strategic recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Build and mentor technical teams while overseeing project execution and individual development plans
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in computational biology or similar discipline plus 2+ years experience
- Deep expertise in protein modeling and antibody-antigen interaction prediction
- AlphaFold or similar experience, preferred
- Peer-reviewed publications demonstrating impact in de novo protein design, antibody engineering, or enzyme optimization
- Background in machine learning and AI applications strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex, multi-faceted projects
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to diverse audiences