Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then Kaigene might be the one for you!

At Kaigene, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

About Kaigene in North Bethesda, MD

Kaigene was founded in 2022 in North Bethesda. We are a start-up company that is dedicated in the discovery and development of innovative medicines that utilize antibody-based technologies. Our mission is to create optimal biotherapeutics for the patients with autoimmune disease. The management team of Kaigene has a successful industry experience and track record for biologics discovery and development. The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. Kaigene promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication, developing new knowledge and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our protein engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments aimed at engineering and characterizing antibodies for therapeutic applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute protein engineering experiments to optimize protein function, stability and expression.
• Utilize molecular biology techniques to engineer proteins with desired properties, including mutation, DNA cloning, and gene expression.
• Employ protein expression and purification techniques to produce recombinant proteins for downstream characterization and analysis.
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams to support the development of antibody-based products and technologies.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and present findings through oral and written reports.

Requirements

• Degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field.
• PhD with 0+ years, or MS with 3+ years of experience in protein engineering, preferably including antibody research in an industrial, academic or government laboratory setting.
• Language: Fluent in Korean, and Professional working proficiency in English

Statement

Kaigene is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Job type

Full-time and Part-time