Immunopeptidomics/Proteomics Scientist (f/m/d)
Who we are
Alithea Bio is Cyber Champion 2024 and AI Champion 2025 and our CEO was recognized as one of Europe's raising stars by the Woman Tech EU award. We are a passionate startup with the vision of a world without cancer. Our mission is to democratize data for the development of efficient and safe immunotherapies. The company is growing and has 10 employees as of today, significant revenues and secured additional investment to drive our growth in coming years. We are working with many drug developers worldwide and contribute actively to bringing next generation drugs to patients in need. Alithea has a laboratory in the brand-new Berlin BioCube in Berlin, Buch.
Alithea’s main area of activity is the study of HLA-bound peptides by high sensitivity high resolution mass spectrometry (immunopeptidomics). The role of the Immunopeptidomics/Proteomics Scientist (F, M, D) will be to take responsibility over lab experiments around immunopeptidomics analyses, and work in close collaboration with internal and external teams to answer biological questions.
Your role:
* Performing the enrichment of HLA complexes from biologic material on a routine basis (biochemical enrichment over affinity columns, C18 purification of peptides via SPE)
* Following lab protocols (SOPs) and developing new ones if and when necessary
* Processing human tissues for further HLA enrichment on a routine basis
* Providing mass spectrometry scientists with samples for further analysis
* Coordination, planning and execution of projects with international partners
Your profile:
* You have >3 years of experience working in a biochemical laboratory
* You enjoy being in the laboratory including performing proteomics experiments
* You have a passion for biomarker discovery to develop innovative precision medicine technologies that affect people’s lives
* You have experience working with primary human samples - ideally in an biosafety level 2 environment
* Previous experience with immunopeptidomics and/or immunology a plus
* You are independent and self-organized, experience with agile working methods a plus
* You are fluent in English, German is a plus
If you are interested in becoming a valuable member of a growing team in an innovative, interdisciplinary and diverse environment, we encourage you to contact us through info@alithea-bio.com. We are happy to receiving your application and are available to answer your questions.