Scientist (Protein Expression and Purification)

Company: Kaigene, Inc
Location: Rockville
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our protein engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments aimed at engineering and characterizing antibodies for therapeutic applications. Key Responsibilities - Design and execute protein engineering experiments to optimize protein function, stability and expression. - Utilize molecular biology techniques to engineer proteins with desired properties, including mutation, DNA cloning, and gene expression. - Employ protein expression and purification techniques to produce recombinant proteins for downstream characterization and analysis. - Collaborative with cross-functional teams to support the development of antibody-based products and technologies. - Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and present findings through oral and written reports. Requirements - Degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field. - PhD with 0 years, or MS with 3 years of experience in protein engineering, preferably including antibody research in an industrial, academic or government laboratory setting. - Language: Fluent in Korean, and Professional working proficiency in English Job type: Full-time and Part-time We may consider supporting visa/green card application for qualified candidates. - Application requirement: Resume Company Description Kaigene was founded in 2022 in Rockville. We are a start-up company that is dedicated in the discovery and development of innovative medicines that utilize antibody-based technologies. Our mission is to create optimal biotherapeutics for the patients with autoimmune disease. The management team of Kaigene has a successful industry experience and track record for biologics discovery and development. The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. Kaigene promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication, developing new knowledge and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization. The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. Kaigene promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication, developing new knowledge and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization. If you work together at Kaigene, you will be able to grow together by experiencing everything from discovery of optimal biotherapeutics to nonclinical development, IND-enabling studies, clinical studies, and various business collaborations (i.e. out-licensing, co-development, spin-off, and etc). Company Description Kaigene was founded in 2022 in Rockville. We are a start-up company that is dedicated in the discovery and development of innovative medicines that utilize antibody-based technologies. Our mission is to create optimal biotherapeutics for the patients with autoimmune disease. The management team of Kaigene has a successful industry experience and track record for biologics discovery and development. The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. Kaigene promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication, developing new knowledge and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization. The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. Kaigene promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication, developing new knowledge and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization. If you work together at Kaigene, you will be able to grow together by experiencing everything from discovery of optimal biotherapeutics to nonclinical development, IND-enabling studies, clinical studies, and various business collaborations (i.e. out-licensing, co-development, spin-off, and etc).

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