Scientist (Antibody Discovery)

About the role: We are looking for a motivated Scientist to join Icosagen's Antibody Discovery and Development team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and application of antibody discovery technologies, including immunization-based approaches, B cell discovery workflows, antibody display platforms, and synthetic antibody libraries. You will work at the interface of immunology, molecular biology, and biotechnology, helping to advance and expand Icosagen's antibody discovery capabilities. This position is ideal for a scientist who enjoys both hands-on laboratory work and the continuous improvement of scientific workflows and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply antibody discovery workflows, including immunization-based, B cell-based, displaybased, and library-based approaches

• Design, execute, and optimize animal immunization strategies

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and optimization of emerging antibody discovery technologies and platform capabilities

• Analyze experimental data and troubleshoot scientific and technical challenges

• Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable experimental documentation

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across antibody engineering, analytics, and process development

• Stay current with scientific literature and emerging technologies, translating new knowledge into practical improvements

• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic R&D environment

Required qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field

• Hands-on experience in antibody discovery, immunology, or related life science research • Good understanding of antibody biology, immune responses, and immunization principles • Strong laboratory skills and experience generating high-quality, reproducible data

• Excellent documentation and organizational skills • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives

• Strong problem-solving skills and scientific curiosity

• Very good written and spoken English

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with animal immunization studies and FELASA certification (or willingness to obtain certification)

• Experience with antibody discovery technologies such as B cell screening, hybridoma generation, phage display, yeast display, or mammalian display

• Experience with immune cell isolation, cell culture, and flow cytometry

• Experience with synthetic antibody libraries or library screening technologies

• Experience with NGS-based repertoire analysis is an advantage

• Experience with assay development and optimization (ELISA, IHC, or related methods)

Our offer to you:

• Full-time permanent position in a growing international biotech company

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge antibody discovery technologies

• Supportive and skilled team environment

• Direct impact on research and drug development

• Professional development opportunities

• Company benefits package

• Work location: Tartu, Estonia