Scientist/Sr. Scientist, Discovery Technology, Research

Who we are

Atreca is an integrated biotechnology company located in South San Francisco, California. We apply our proprietary drug discovery platform to profile clinically relevant, active B cell responses in patients receiving successful treatment and, in turn, develop a portfolio of antibody therapeutics against novel tumor targets with the potential to treat large patient populations. Atreca seeks talented, driven individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on human health and are motivated to become key members of a growing biotechnology company.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Scientist who works well in a small fast-paced immuno-oncology environment, someone who is a self-starter, has great communication skills, and is well organized. This high-profile role on a growing team focused on discovering the molecular targets of tumor-specific patient-derived antibodies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop scalable platforms to confirm molecular targets of orphan-antibodies
• Lead new approaches to discover cognate antigens to tumor-specific antibodies (de-orphaning)
• Lead protein expression, purification and antibody:antigen binding experiments
• Prepare and present reports, publications, oral presentations and patent application documents

Required Skills and Qualifications  

• PhD with 0-8 years industry experience, or Post-Doc with 0-8 years of industry experience
• Expert in either:
  • Immuno-precipitation (including cross-linked IP)
  • Protein expression and characterization in mammalian systems
• Experience with Bia-core, Octet, or related technologies
• Experience with mass spectrometry operation and analyses
• Experience managing direct reports preferred
• Track record of productivity evidenced by publications or patents
• Excellent oral and written communication skills