About usEdison Scientific builds and deploys AI scientist agents to accelerate science and the development of new medicines. We are an ambitious team run by scientists and engineers from leading institutions across biology, physics, chemistry, and AI.RoleWe're looking for a Protein Engineer to join our Forward Deployed team, working onsite with pharma and biotech partners alongside our engineers and computational biologists. In this role, you’ll ensure our AI agents generate biologics design recommendations that are scientifically rigorous, developable, and grounded in real protein engineering principles.You'll define benchmarks, stress test agent outputs, and collaborate with our partners' biologics teams to identify where AI can accelerate their engineering and optimization workflows. This is embedded, partner facing work. You'll build relationships with Protein Scientists, Protein Engineers, and Engineering Leadership to learn how they evaluate and prioritize protein variants, and bring those insights back to our AI team so our platform gets smarter about what makes a good candidate.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and improve AI agent performance on protein engineering tasks including sequence optimization, variant library design, stability and developability prediction, and functional screening strategyBuild benchmarks and success criteria for biologics focused agent workflowsWork directly with protein engineers and biologics discovery teams at partner organizations to deploy AI agents into their engineering pipelinesAct as the large molecule authority on AI generated outputs, assessing biological plausibility, manufacturability, and experimental feasibilityCollaborate daily with Forward Deployed Engineers and Computational Biologists on each accountSupport engagement scoping, success metrics, and technical evaluation with go-to-market team.RequirementsPh.D. in Protein Engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering, or a related field and 5+ years of industry experience in biologics discovery or protein engineering, ideally within a pharma or biotech sponsor organizationTrack record in protein optimization campaigns spanning antibody engineering, enzyme engineering, or other therapeutic protein modalitiesStrong proficiency with protein design and analysis tools such as Rosetta, AlphaFold, FoldX, or molecular dynamics platformsStrong foundation in protein structure, function, stability, and the relationship between sequence and propertiesExperience integrating developability, immunogenicity, and expression data into design decisionsComfortable working alongside computational biology and structural modeling functionsAbility to travel domestically 20-40% of the timeNice to HaveExperience working across multiple modalitiesPython proficiencyHigh comfort with ambiguity and fast iterationPrior experience in an industry or client-facing research context, outside of academiaWhy join us?We're a fast-moving, mission-driven culture where smart people do their best work and actually enjoy doing it. We also offer full-time employees the following:Competitive salary and equityFull healthcare coverage; we pay 100% of premiums for you and your dependentsSupport for growing families, including a yearly new parent stipend and fertility coverage through CarrotMental health support through Rula, our in-network therapist and psychiatrist network with fast availability12 weeks of paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, and adoptionPet care support with a yearly employer-funded stipend for your animal companionsCommuter benefits so you can pay for transit and parking with pre-tax dollars401(k) company matching$300 health and wellness benefit quarterlyLunch is on us every day you're in the office, and dinner is on us when you're working lateRegular team off-sites and company eventsEdison Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.Compensation Range: $220K - $300K
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