Sr. Associate Scientist, Cell Biology
- Employer
- Mythic Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 29, 2021
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Senior Associate Scientist, Cell Biology
Company Overview:
Mythic Therapeutics is a privately held product-platform company that is pioneering a powerful new approach to improving the effectiveness of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other antibody-based therapeutics. Founded in 2017, Mythic Therapeutics' breakthrough Fate Control™ technology dramatically increases the therapeutic potency of ADCs without compromising safety, thereby unlocking the full potential of targeted therapies against a broad array of tumor targets.
At Mythic Therapeutics, we approach our work as entrepreneurs and innovators, blazing new trails that lead to better patient outcomes. We do so decisively and thoughtfully, drawing upon the decades of experience within our leadership team and scientific advisers. If you share our passion and sense of urgency for developing effective cancer treatment options, and are looking for a dynamic, collaborative and fulfilling work environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team. Together, we are re-envisioning cancer therapy.
Job Summary:
As a member of our rapidly growing team, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative and dynamic environment. We seek a motivated, solution-oriented individual to provide hands-on support for the discovery and development of Mythic's therapeutic molecules. As a member of a project team, you will support the early development of therapeutic antibodies and have an opportunity to design and lead multiple high priority projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cell culture as well as a background in cell biology, immunology, oncology, protein biochemistry or a related field. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills, the ability to design and troubleshoot experiments independently, and the organizational skillset to manage multiple projects simultaneously on tight timelines.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Day to Day Responsibilities and Opportunities:
As a key member of the R&D Team at Mythic Therapeutics you will:
Qualifications and Skills:
Mythic Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Mythic does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Company Overview:
Mythic Therapeutics is a privately held product-platform company that is pioneering a powerful new approach to improving the effectiveness of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other antibody-based therapeutics. Founded in 2017, Mythic Therapeutics' breakthrough Fate Control™ technology dramatically increases the therapeutic potency of ADCs without compromising safety, thereby unlocking the full potential of targeted therapies against a broad array of tumor targets.
At Mythic Therapeutics, we approach our work as entrepreneurs and innovators, blazing new trails that lead to better patient outcomes. We do so decisively and thoughtfully, drawing upon the decades of experience within our leadership team and scientific advisers. If you share our passion and sense of urgency for developing effective cancer treatment options, and are looking for a dynamic, collaborative and fulfilling work environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team. Together, we are re-envisioning cancer therapy.
Job Summary:
As a member of our rapidly growing team, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative and dynamic environment. We seek a motivated, solution-oriented individual to provide hands-on support for the discovery and development of Mythic's therapeutic molecules. As a member of a project team, you will support the early development of therapeutic antibodies and have an opportunity to design and lead multiple high priority projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cell culture as well as a background in cell biology, immunology, oncology, protein biochemistry or a related field. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills, the ability to design and troubleshoot experiments independently, and the organizational skillset to manage multiple projects simultaneously on tight timelines.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Searching for an opportunity to help build an early-stage company that understands the demands of a start-up environment.
- A scientifically motivated self-starter, capable of independently conceiving, conducting, and critically analyzing his/her own work with minimal supervision.
- Someone who gets excited by a lean organization and never says or likes hearing "that's not my job".
- A supportive teammate that enjoys a transparent, respectful, and innovative environment and promotes diversity and inclusiveness in and out of the workplace.
Day to Day Responsibilities and Opportunities:
As a key member of the R&D Team at Mythic Therapeutics you will:
- Design and execute in vitro cell based assays to establish the activity and mechanism of action of therapeutic antibody candidates.
- Perform and enable detailed characterization of engineered proteins using flow cytometry, fluorescent imaging, ELISA, MSD, and other immunoassays.
- Support key experiments by maintaining a broad range of adherent/ suspension cancer cell lines.
- Collaborate with teams throughout Mythic and contribute intellectually to project strategy.
- Analyze and interpret data using Flow Jo, Graph Prism (or similar) etc.
- Experience with antibody-based therapeutics is required. Experience with antibody drug conjugates is a plus.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: BS with 4+ years, MS with 2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
- Industry experience in antibody discovery and engineering is preferred.
- Ability to introduce new technologies to improve the performance, throughput, and efficiency of assays and/or to accelerate product characterization.
- A desire to learn new things, the ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment and adjust priorities in a timely manner.
Mythic Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Mythic does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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