About Apogee Therapeutics
Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company seeking to develop differentiated biologics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other inflammatory and immunology indications with high unmet need. Our antibody programs are designed to potentially overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. We seek to reshape the current standard of care for inflammatory and immune diseases because we believe people living with these diseases deserve the best possible treatment, and we refuse to stop at “good enough.”
We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional company culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
The Department of Research and Translational Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Non-Clinical Pharmacology/Immunology. This position will be a critical on-site, lab-based role executing in vitro immunology assays to define the pharmacology of antibody drug candidates. The ideal candidate will have a background in immunology or biology with direct experience performing tissue culture and plate-based assays.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute standard experimental immunoassay protocols (including primary cell culture, ELISA, and MSD), to support preclinical pharmacology of our antibody drug candidates
- Work with a team to develop, execute, and optimize novel cell-based immunoassay protocols, such as flow cytometry or complex co-culture systems
- Analyze and clearly summarize data to communicate assay results at internal meetings and in reports
- Maintain electronic lab notebook, documenting experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines
- Manage internal inventories of critical samples and reagents
- Assist with identifying needs in the lab and sourcing of reagents, samples, and other critical materials
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (biology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry) with 5+ years or M.S. with 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently carry out high quality tissue culture work with sterile technique is required
- Prior experience with protein and cell-based immunoassays, including ELISA, MSD, or multi-color flow cytometry is highly desirable
- Experience isolating and/or maintaining primary human immune cell cultures is a plus
- Prior industry experience and/or experience with antibody-based therapeutics is a plus
- Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
- Enthusiasm for working in a team-based collaborative environment
- Ability to effectively communicate scientific findings at internal meetings
- Ability and willingness to travel up to four times a year for company-wide meetings as well as Research and Translational Medicine team meetings.
- This position is based in our lab/office in the Boston, MA Seaport district and requires full time (5 days per week) work onsite.
The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $110,000 to $120,000 / year. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.
What We Offer
- A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
- Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
- Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
- Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve
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Apogee Therapeutics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
