Structural Biologist/Protein Engineer Xencor

Job ID: 351809
Job date: 2015-12-10
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Company : Xencor 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description

Xencor is an innovative biotechnology company headquartered in the Los Angeles area near Pasadena and with an office in San Diego. We recently completed a successful initial public offering (IPO). We use our pioneering XmAb® technology to develop better biotherapeutics – antibodies that target new biological mechanisms and are more potent, safer and longer lasting – to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. We are now seeking: Structural Biologist/Protein Engineer We are seeking a PhD scientist for our protein engineering group. Additional postdoctoral and/or industry experience is a plus. This key contributor will use Xencor’s proprietary computational protein design technologies to develop antibody-based protein therapeutics.

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Candidates should possess experience in structure-based protein design, protein modeling, bioinformatics, or structural biology, with a demonstrated record of applying these tools to problems within the life sciences. A strong intuition and understanding of protein structure and function is critical. Background in the field of antibody engineering is highly desired. Programming experience as well as knowledge of commercial modeling or bioinformatics software is also desired. A good understanding of immunology and cell biology is a plus. Experience with intellectual property is also a plus. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and interested in designing novel protein therapeutics. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the next wave of drug development candidates to enter our pipeline. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and an ability to work productively with other talented scientists. Emphasizing teamwork, creativity and intellectual achievement, Xencor provides a challenging and stimulating work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package. Please submit your CV and salary history by clicking Apply Now. For further information, visit our website at www.xencor.com.


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