Piper Companies is looking for a Scientist to join a clinical-stage biotech company that develops disease-modifying therapies for neurodegenerative diseases located in Rockville, MD . The Scientist will support the antibody drug discovery programs.
Responsibilities of the Scientist include:

• Perform cellular, molecular, and biochemical methods in support of drug discovery programs
• Use single B cell sorting/cloning, phage and/or yeast library construction and screening to perform antibody discovery experiments
• Conduct antibody characterization using various methods such as ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Western Blotting, and binding affinity measurement
• Keep track of all experiments, analyze, and report data

Qualifications for the Scientist include:

• 3 years of experience using antibody discovery platforms such as single B cell sorting/cloning, phage and/or yeast library construction and screening
• Experience with antibody affinity measurement
• Experience with techniques for antibody characterization such as ELISA, flow cytometry, and HPLC
• Ph.D. degree in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, neurobiology, or a related discipline

Compensation for the Scientist includes:

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 **depending on experience**
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical/Dental/Vision, target bonus
• Perks: 401k retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, PTO accrual, company holidays, parental Leave