Scientist I/II, Translational Research

Scientist I/II, Translational Research

Department: Lab Science

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Mateo, CA

Description

The Role: BigHat Biosciences is seeking an exceptional, self-motivated, lab-based individual to support BigHat's pipeline of novel therapeutic antibody programs. Responsibilities will include identification, validation, and experimental prosecution of high-value therapeutic targets over a range of indications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute in vitro/ex vivo cellular assays utilizing a variety of experimental methods (e.g., flow cytometry, live cell imaging, ELISA, etc.) to support therapeutic programs within BigHat's drug discovery pipeline
• Analyze in vitro and in vivo experimental data, interpret results, and generate actionable insights to drive project decision-making
• Identify and evaluate new therapeutic opportunities; design proof of concept experiments to de-risk novel targets
• Present data packages to stakeholders including internal team members, BigHat leadership, and external advisors.
• Growth opportunities include directly managing internal therapeutic programs, from early discovery to declaration of clinical candidates.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• PhD in Biology or similar field, or MS with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Stellar track record at top-tier institutions or companies
• Strong scientific background with demonstrated technical mastery in a range of experimental biology approaches
• Nice-to-Have: Experience in oncology, immunology, inflammatory or fibrotic diseases
• Strong track record for implementing new processes and methodologies
• Organized and detail oriented: capable of keeping a detailed record of all experiments using BigHat's documentation tools
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with members of a multidisciplinary team