# Protein Scientist (Ph.D. Required) at Epinoma

- Company: Epinoma (YC S21)
- What the company does: We engineer proteins that control the operating system of biology.  Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.epinoma.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Carlos, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $90K to $125K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2022-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/epinoma/jobs/wBZEp1Y-protein-scientist-ph-d-required
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/epinoma-protein-scientist-ph-d-required/

## About the role

Opportunity : Epinoma is hiring a scientist to contribute to R&D projects. Our team designs and develops next-generation DNA binding proteins able to recognize distinct epigenetic signatures. The successful candidate will work on protein engineering to identify and characterize top performing variants for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D in protein engineering, molecular biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related fields
- Previous experience to design and execute protein engineering methods such as rational design and directed evolution
- Previous experience with recombinant protein expression and purification
- Strong desire to learn new techniques, willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team, and be productive in a fast-paced start-up environment

Tags: Science