Associate Scientist / Scientist, Protein Science

Job Description

Job Description

About Synolo Therapeutics :

Synolo Therapeutics, an early-stage biotechnology company launched by RA Capital, is pioneering the development of precision-targeted immunotherapies. Powered by computational protein design and proprietary technologies which yield biological data sets at unprecedented scale and resolution, we are building a pipeline of first-in-class multi-specific biologics with novel functionalities. Synolo was founded by pioneers in the field of protein design and engineering, synthetic biology, DNA sequencing, immunology, and biologics drug discovery and development.

About RA Capital :

RA Capital Management funds and builds healthcare and life science companies using an evidence-based investment approach informed by TechAtlas, a think tank within RA Capital which analyzes scientific and clinical data from academic literature and industry sources to anticipate how breakthroughs might impact industry stakeholders, physicians, patients, and policymakers. TechAtlas' analyses are captured in a unique collection of competitive landscapes, or ‘maps’, that identify competitive therapeutics, diagnostics, research tools, and / or technological capabilities in a given area.

About the Role :

Synolo Therapeutics is seeking a curious, innovative, and highly collaborative Associate Scientist / Scientist in Protein Science to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientist with a passion for discovering and developing novel medicines who thrives working in a fast-paced startup environment.

In this role, you will contribute to the cloning, expression, purification and biophysical characterization of antibody drug leads and other protein-based reagents. You will also play a key role in our drug discovery and development programs, working closely with our cross-functional team to apply your expertise in protein biochemistry. As part of a dynamic and creative team, you will help advance our mission to develop novel therapeutics to improve patients’ lives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Key contributor to the maintenance and growth of in-house capabilities of protein expression in mammalian cells (e.g. CHO) and of protein purification to support research activities, project goals, and platform development
• Design and execute experiments to express and purify multi-specific biologics
• Perform biophysical and biochemical characterization to assess protein solubility, stability, and binding properties
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and troubleshoot challenges
• Study protein solubility and stability with various biophysical techniques
• Analyze experimental results and communicate findings clearly and effectively

Qualifications & Skills :

Education & Experience :

Preferred Experience :

At Synolo Therapeutics, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and treated with dignity. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to make a meaningful impact through our work. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer who ensures that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race / ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered / protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We kindly ask that recruiting agencies and third-party recruiters  do not contact us  regarding this position. We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.