Maragin - Senior Scientist in Protein Research

Description

Maragin Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Irving, Texas, dedicated to
advancing science and technology to improve healthy living for all
. The Foundation’s mission is to bridge innovation and impact, transforming scientific discoveries into real-world solutions that enhance human health and quality of life.

Maragin Health focuses on three core areas:

• Driving Innovation in Biology and AI
  Developing advanced capabilities in
  synthetic biology
  and
  artificial intelligence
  to create new technologies for protein design, molecular engineering, and transformative biomedical applications.
• Translating Research into Impact
  Partnering with
  universities and research institutes
  to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge discoveries into practical, validated solutions that improve health and well-being.
• Advancing Healthy Aging
  Supporting and conducting research on
  aging and healthspan
  , while promoting evidence-based insights on how biotechnology can help people live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

The
Maragin Lab
, located in the
MEDNA Building
in Irving, Texas, serves as the Foundation’s central research facility for experimental and translational work. The lab operates within a collaborative environment shared with
MEDNA scientists
, fostering an interdisciplinary community of researchers working at the intersection of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and pharmaceutical development. Through close collaboration with MEDNA and university partners, Maragin scientists pursue projects that span from molecular design to preclinical validation, enabling rapid translation of innovation into practical solutions that improve human health.

The
Protein Therapeutics Development Program
at Maragin Health Foundation focuses on advancing innovations in protein science and biologics through partnerships with leading academic laboratories and translational research centers. The program’s goal is to move promising biological discoveries into
validated leads
,
optimized candidates
, and
early pharmaceutical development
.

Technical areas include
molecular cloning
,
microbial and mammalian protein production
,
protein chemistry and engineering
,
biologics formulation
, and
in vivo pharmacology studies
. The program contributes both to
high-impact scientific publications
and to the development of
novel protein-based therapeutics
that can meaningfully improve human health.

The Senior Scientist in Protein Research (JO-97) will play a key role in driving research and development efforts within the Protein Therapeutics Development Program. This position requires strong technical expertise in
protein biochemistry
and
molecular biology
, with practical experience in
protein purification
,
characterization
, and
analytical method development
. The role involves close collaboration with
academic and MEDNA partners
to advance early-stage discoveries into validated therapeutic candidates.

• Design, execute, and optimize experiments in protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Lead or support molecular cloning and construct design for microbial and mammalian expression systems.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for protein quality, stability, and functional activity.
• Collaborate with MEDNA scientists, university partners, and internal teams to advance translational research and pharmaceutical development.
• Analyze, interpret, and present scientific data to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, technical reports, and SOPs.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant proposals, and conference presentations.
• Participate in lead optimization and in vivo pharmacology studies as part of therapeutic validation efforts.

• Education:Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Experience:Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in one or more of the following:
  • Molecular biology and recombinant expression systems
  • Protein purification and analytical characterization
  • Protein chemistry…