Senior Scientist - Potency Assay Job at Enlaza Therapeutics, San Diego, CA

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  • Enlaza Therapeutics
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

About Enlaza Therapeutics:

Enlaza Therapeutics is a growing biotech company developing an innovative synthetic biology platform to create a disruptive new class of biologic therapeutics. We are dedicated to the development of these novel therapies to help patients suffering from cancer and other serious diseases.

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced senior scientist skilled in developing and qualifying target binding and cell-based potency assays for protein biologics and conjugates. You will work closely with research teams to advance assays from discovery to CMC development. In this hands-on role, you will lead the development and transfer of potency assays to CDMOs, overseeing their implementation for lot release, stability, and characterization to support clinical manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

· Develop GMP QC-compatible target engagement assays to support release and stability testing of covalent biologics.

· Develop GMP QC-compatible cell-based assays measuring the potency of covalent biologics for different modalities in support of release and stability testing.

· Culture, maintain, and generate well-documented banks of cell lines required for assay development.

· Identify and manage critical reagents needed to develop and execute assays.

· Author and/or review technical documents for method development, transfer, verification/qualification protocols and reports.

· Review GMP release and stability testing results for potency assays. Support OOS/OOT root cause analysis, QC data review, batch release processes, and deviations/investigations at GMP facilities.

· Collaborate with the CDMO to support reference standard qualification for bioassays.

Requirements:

· Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

· A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in potency assay development.

· Proven hands-on experience in the development and qualification of recombinant and cell-based potency assays including but not limited to those designed to measure target binding and induction of drug-dependent signaling including cytotoxicity for GMP implementation.

· Experience with data analysis software such as PRISM, Softmax Pro, or similar tools.

· Strong ability to engage and communicate effectively with cross-functional internal teams and external CDMOs.

Additional Experience Preferred but Not Required:

· Previous work with CDMOs and involvement in regulatory submissions is a plus.

· Experience with process impurity testing, including assays for bioburden, host cell proteins and DNA, and leached protein A.

Compensation:

In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, the company also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance.

Job Type:

Full-time

Annual Salary:

$145,000.00 – 165,000.00 per year

Supplemental Pay Types:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • End of year shutdown

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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