Scientist – Bioassay Development

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 antibody analytical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing bioassay methods and providing functional characterization to support the screening of diverse antibodies.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and execute analytical testing to assess antibody function, with a focus on flow cytometry, ELISA, and other cell-based assays.

· Assay development, validation and analysis of PK and PD samples.

· Collaborative with cross-functional teams to support the development of antibody-based products and technologies.

• Thoroughly analyze results and methods, solve analytical problems, troubleshoot assays, and meet regulatory expectations for analytics.

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

We may consider supporting VISA application for qualified candidates.

- Contact: kh.min@kaigene.com

- Application requirement: Resume

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Korean (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person