Scientist II, Antibody Engineering at Manifold Bio

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Virology, or a related field, with 2–5 years of relevant industry experience; experience in regulated GLP/GMP environments preferred
  • Hands-on experience producing AAV in HEK293 (triple transfection) and/or baculovirus-Sf9 systems from ≤ 1 L to ≥ 550 L scale
  • Proficiency with downstream purification techniques including affinity and ion-exchange chromatography, density gradient based purification methods, and tangential-flow filtration
  • Familiarity with closed-system or single-use bioreactors and process automation is a plus
  • Experience with viral-genome titer assays (qPCR, ddPCR) and capsid quantification (ELISA, A260/280)
  • Working knowledge of purity and impurity assays such as SEC-HPLC/UHPLC, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis (CGE), LC-MS, SDS-PAGE, and host-cell protein/DNA ELISAs
  • Ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and interpret data to drive process decisions
  • Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high laboratory standards, including electronic lab-notebook documentation
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative mindset and a passion for integrating experimental and computational approaches to solve complex problems
  • Prior experience leading or supporting ≥ 1 × 10¹⁵ vg-scale AAV campaigns for NHP studies (preferred)
  • Familiarity with design-of-experiments (DoE), process characterization, and technology transfer to CDMOs (preferred)
  • Exposure to GMP quality systems, including drafting SOPs, batch records, and deviation investigations (preferred)
  • Experience with other viral vectors (e.g., lentivirus, adenovirus) or lipid-nanoparticle formulation (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Produce, purify, and qualify AAV vector lots from DNA to study-ready material
  • Maintain and troubleshoot cell-culture systems and bioreactors
  • Develop and execute QC assays; analyze and report data
  • Drive process-optimization experiments to improve yield and quality
  • Draft and maintain SOPs, batch records, and other quality documents
  • Provide regular updates to team members

Skills

AAV production
AAV purification
transient transfection
affinity chromatography
ion-exchange chromatography
tangential-flow filtration
qPCR
ddPCR
ELISA
HPLC
CGE
cell culture
bioreactors

Manifold Bio

Designs precision biologics using in vivo methods

About Manifold Bio

Manifold Bio specializes in creating precision biologics for the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on drug design and development. Their main product is an in vivo drug design platform, which allows for testing drugs within living organisms rather than in laboratory settings. This platform utilizes mCodes™ technology, a unique protein barcoding system that enables the simultaneous study of multiple proteins in one experiment, making it particularly effective for complex biologics. Unlike other companies, Manifold Bio's approach to drug design is distinct because it integrates in vivo testing with advanced protein multiplexing capabilities. The company's goal is to expand their platform and collaborate with other pharmaceutical companies to develop new therapeutics.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$58.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Insamo and Infinimmune.
Rapid AI and ML advancements may outpace Manifold Bio's current technology.
Regulatory challenges in in vivo testing could delay product development timelines.

Differentiation

Manifold Bio uses proprietary mCodes™ technology for protein multiplexing in drug design.
Their in vivo drug design platform is the first of its kind globally.
The company specializes in precision biologics, focusing on complex biologics development.

Upsides

Raised $40M in Series A funding, indicating strong market interest.
Their platform could revolutionize in vivo testing by testing multiple molecules simultaneously.
Strategic partnerships with multiple investors enhance growth and development opportunities.

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