Twistbioscience Sr Manager Protein Sciences at Twistbioscience leads protein sciences capabilities focusing on antibody production, expression, and purification. The role involves hands-on experimental design, team building, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
Develop small- and medium-scale antibody production workflows, including various formats (single-chain, IgG, multi-specific), culture systems, and purification methods
Improve all aspects of the end-to-end antibody development workflow: construct design, cell line development, cell culture, purification, and analytics
Build from the ground up and manage a team of scientists and RAs that will aid you in your work
Independently design and execute experiments, and analyze experimental data
Move projects forward efficiently / manage time and resources effectively / prioritize tasks in accordance with the company’s goals
Document and communicate results clearly and succinctly
Be helpful/collaborative/proactive
Stay up to date with new developments, companies, and technologies
Be the ultimate subject matter expert, and understand all aspects of your work as profoundly as possible, including details that are adjacent to your projects
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
Deep hands-on experience designing, expressing, and optimizing monoclonal antibodies, with demonstrated understanding of Fc structure–function relationships (effector function, stability, manufacturability).
Proven experience with bispecific antibody architectures, including but not limited to:
Qualification
PhD in Cell Biology5 years of management experienceAbout Twist BioscienceAt Twist BioscienceSan Francisco Bay Area Pay Range
Required
PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
5+ years of experience in protein sciences
5 years of management experience
Hands-on experience working with antibody expression and purification
Experience with liquid-handling systems and automation is a plus
Familiarity with Python or equivalent programming languages is a plus
About Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.
At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.
Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.
The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations.