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ABOUT INTEGRAL MOLECULAR
Integral Molecular is a research-driven biotechnology company creating innovative technologies and therapeutic antibodies for under-exploited membrane protein targets, including GPCRs, ion channels, transporters, and viral envelopes.
20+ years experience optimizing membrane proteins
Work with Top 20 pharmaceutical companies
500+ customers and partners
Are you passionate about science and interested in joining a world-class research team?
Do you want to be a part of a close-knit, small company that takes an active interest in your learning and development?
We are looking for smart, curious, and passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our shared success.
What you can expect:
- Serious work in a casual atmosphere
- Collaborative, dynamic learning environment
- New ideas and constant innovation
- Leadership opportunities to enable your career
- Scientifically and culturally diverse teams
How To Apply To Integral Molecular
Apply to any position using the links below the job descriptions. Integral Molecular is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Career Openings
Research
Our company is in an exciting growth phase where we are launching new products, expanding our team, and reaching new markets. We seek a deeply scientifically curious scientist to join a diverse, interactive, collaborative, and highly supportive molecular biology team. The Molecular Biology scientist, under the supervision of the Molecular Biology Project Leader will join our team of researchers to create new constructs that are the cornerstone of all projects within the company. Everything starts with a plasmid!
In addition, this role will interact with other internal teams and partners to understand their projects and provide scientific guidance on appropriate scope of work using Integral Molecular technologies and platforms.
What you will gain from working at Integral Molecular:
- Learn high-throughput design and cloning approaches
- Develop insights into business models for product delivery in virology, antibody, and pre-clinical spaces
- Gain a deeper understanding of virology and discover how Integral Molecular RVP technologies support critical vaccine development
- Learn new techniques such as flow cytometry, protein engineering, and viral infectivity assays
- Technical and team leadership opportunities
- Ability to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
What you will do at Integral Molecular:
- Perform molecular cloning including high-throughput plasmid generation
- Design plasmid constructs for the expression of viral and membrane proteins in support of customer projects and for the development of internal research priorities including epitope mapping applications
- Design experiments and guide troubleshooting for testing expression constructs
- Collaborate extensively with internal teams to design and develop experiments that ensure constructs meet customer and internal requirements
- Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams on molecular design and plasmid construction
- Mentor junior team members in support of their technical and scientific development
- Be an active participant at team and company meetings
The successful candidate will have:
Education
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Virology, or a related field
Experience
- Extensive prior experience with plasmid design, construction using restriction enzyme, homologous recombination, PCR and other standard techniques
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be highly organized
- Demonstrated ability as an individual contributor, as well as ability to work cooperatively within a team
- Adaptable to quickly shifting priorities
Additional experience desired but not necessary:
- Experience with heterologous or recombinant membrane protein expression
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, viral particle production, and/or antibody production
- Experience conducting high-throughput assays
Do you have an outstanding scientific understanding of virology? Are you energized by collaborations with colleagues to solve challenging questions? Join a dynamic, growing and impactful team at Integral Molecular!
The Application Scientist will become an integral part of the team, collaborating with virologists and cellular biologists to develop pseudoviruses for characterizing therapeutic antibodies and vaccines. Our product puts us on the forefront of developing reagents used in the global responses to new, emerging and evolving viral threats. You will use your expertise to spearhead marketing initiatives and educate external customers about our product. You will contribute to the development of new products and services by researching customer needs and collaborating with research teams to develop tailored solutions that address those needs.
This position offers a hybrid work model with 3 in-person workdays and remote flexibility for the rest of the week.
A cover letter is required for this position. A compelling and well-crafted cover letter is a crucial part of this application process. It not only demonstrates your interest in transitioning from a bench scientist to a science communications and scientific product development role, but it also showcases your passion and commitment. Please note that without a cover letter, we will be unable to consider your application.
Integral Molecular is a Philadelphia biotech company developing and applying innovative technologies that advance vaccines and antibody therapeutics targeting difficult proteins. We are a close-knit, medium-sized company composed of smart, curious scientists who take an active interest in promoting the learning and development of our team. Our company is in an exciting growth phase where we are launching new products and reaching new markets.
What you will gain from working at Integral Molecular:
- Be the external face of a fast-growing product line at Integral Molecular
- Drive the design and implementation of novel product applications to advance vaccines and therapeutics
- Acquire expertise in scientific customer support and sales
- Highly scientific role that allows for a healthy work-life balance
- Ability to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
What you will do at Integral Molecular:
- Offer scientific guidance to customers on product utilization and engage in scientific discussions to troubleshoot experimental results
- Act as the ‘voice of the customer” and provide product feedback to Product Manager, Project Leader, and Quality Management Officer
- Represent the company at global scientific conferences, tradeshows, and customer site visits, using these occasions to collect information about state-of-the-art products in the field
- Deliver scientific presentations both in-person and virtually
- Foster excellent and close working relationships with internal research and marketing teams to produce customer-facing technical documents and marketing materials
- Create, review, and contribute to customer reports and statements of work
- Provide ideas and feedback on the development and execution of product line webinars/workshops/trainings that anticipate our customer needs
- Travel up to 10-20% time required (customer visits and conferences)
The successful candidate will have:
Education:
- MS or PhD, with at least one independent project centering on virology
- Individual should have extensive experience in virology with a significant publication record in virology
Experience:
- Proven expertise in crafting scientific materials for expert audiences, including, presentations, blog posts, abstracts and papers
- Strong electronic literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office and bibliography management (EndNote, Zotero, etc.)
- History of success with troubleshooting complex scientific experiments and processes
- Team player with excellent organization and communication skills
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be highly organized
Other experience and qualifications (e.g. desired but not necessary) :
- Proficiency in illustration software and the ability to create scientific graphics preferred
- Compelling public speaker with experience presenting talks and/or posters to a scientific audience
- Experience conducting high-throughput assays
If you are interested in this position, please send a resume and cover letter specifying your salary requirements and why you are interested in this position to careers@integralmolecular.com with Job ID# 08042023 in the subject heading.
Integral Molecular is a close-knit, medium-sized company composed of smart, curious scientists. Based in Philadelphia, we are focused on developing and applying innovative technologies that advance vaccines and antibody therapeutics targeting difficult proteins.
As we are actively growing, we are looking for our first Quality Assurance Associate to establish and develop a robust quality assurance system from the ground up. This individual will play a crucial part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by designing, implementing, and managing company-wide quality processes and procedures across the company. A desirable candidate will be highly organized, self-reliant when executing tasks, and contribute as a collaborative, supportive team member.
Opportunities that this position offers you:
- Opportunity for ground-floor development of the Quality Management System for a biotech company that has significant societal impact
- Involvement with the company’s journey to obtain ISO 9001 certification
- Ownership of the QMS and all certifications moving forward
- Collaboration with cross-team scientists and project leaders
What you will do at Integral Molecular:
- Implement standards and define quality processes and procedures through controlled documentation completion and system management
- Efficiently manage CAPA plans, data, and quality improvement initiatives
- Lead the company through internal and external audits, including audit preparation, execution, and follow-up actions
- Track and oversee all commitments for actions or changes made from previous customer audits
- Keep records of all qualification and validation activities performed for critical equipment
- Assist in the evaluation of designated vendors and/or out-sourced activities
The ideal candidate will have:
- BS in a science-related field; molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, etc.
- 2+ years of relevant experience, including Quality and Logistics experience in biotechnology industry experience a plus
- Previous experience in Quality Management Systems with an eye for details
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and/or FDA GMP/GLP is a plus
- Good interpersonal skills
- A sense of urgency to complete assignments on time
Are you looking for a new role running experiments at the bench alongside fantastic colleagues? Integral Molecular is a close-knit, medium-sized company composed of smart, curious scientists who take an active interest in promoting the learning and development of our team. Based in Philadelphia, we are focused on developing and applying innovative technologies that advance vaccine and antibody therapeutics targeting difficult proteins.
We are searching for a highly motivated Research Associate II to join our MPS Antibody Discovery team. You’ll be part of a collaborative, dynamic team focused on discovering antibodies for treating various diseases and developing novel technologies in antibody discovery. Your role will involve isolating, enriching and identifying antibodies with therapeutic potential as an individual contributor and a valued team member.
A desirable candidate will have a background in immunology, cell and/or molecular biology with the skills to make antibody libraries and complete cell transfections. Prior knowledge of working with antibody sequences and familiarity with high-throughput automation systems is a plus!
As an early career scientist, this position offers you:
- Technical and scientific development leading to professional advancement or graduate school
- Opportunity to use automated liquid handling robots to implement high-throughput assays
- Development of report writing and presentation skills
- Collaboration and mentorship from senior scientists
What you will do at Integral Molecular:
- Perform assigned tasks in the lab, including but not limited to isolating RNA from chicken samples, PCR and transient transfections on chicken and human cells
- Generate antibody libraries using magnetic beads, lipoparticles, and cells
- Screen antibody libraries using flow cytometry and ELISAs
- Follow SOPs to complete experiments and assays, including good record keeping
- Independently plan a daily schedule, which may include balancing multiple projects simultaneously
- Present data at team and company-wide meetings
The ideal candidate will have:
- BS/BA or MS in biology, biochemistry, or a related field
- 2-5 years of laboratory experience at the bench
- Detail-oriented and focused
- Strong background in immunology, cell, and/or molecular biology
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manager and organize activities and data
Are you looking for a new role running experiments at the bench alongside fantastic colleagues? Integral Molecular is a close-knit, medium-sized company composed of smart, curious scientists who take an active interest in promoting the learning and development of our team. Based in Philadelphia, we are focused on developing and applying innovative technologies that advance vaccines and antibody therapeutics targeting difficult proteins.
We are searching for a highly motivated Research Technician to join the QA/QC arm of our Membrane Proteome Array team. We need someone with excellent technical and organizational skills to assist in maintaining the MPA libraries while still being a collaborative and supportive team member. A desirable candidate will have the skills to culture mammalian and/or bacterial cells and perform DNA mini-preps. Familiarity with flow cytometry and liquid handling robots are a plus!
As an early career scientist, this position offers you:
- Technical and scientific development leading to professional advancement or graduate school
- Opportunity to use automated liquid handling robots to implement high-throughput assays
- Development of report writing and presentation skills
- Collaboration and mentorship from senior scientists
What you will do at Integral Molecular:
- Perform assigned tasks in the lab, including but not limited to DNA isolation, use of automated liquid handling machines and aseptic mammalian cell culture
- Troubleshoot experimental issues
- Maintain DNA libraries
- Follow SOPs to complete experiments and assays, including good record keeping
- Work alongside multiple different people and teams
- Present data at team and company-wide meetings
The ideal candidate will have:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology or a related field
- 6 months–2 years of laboratory experience (internships and student jobs are applicable)
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to standard operating protocols and learn quickly
- Excellent communication skills and can articulate in a professional matter
- Organization and attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and demonstration working well with others
Administrative and Operations
Do you have a BSc in the life sciences and want to explore biotech sales? Are you eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities beyond the bench? Are you a team player who thrives in making new connections, building professional relationships, and wants to contribute to the success of a growing technology-driven life sciences company?
We are seeking a Sales Associate eager to apply their strong scientific background to promote our antibody specificity profiling product line, the Membrane Proteome Array (MPA), to our customers. The ideal candidate will develop a thorough understanding of our product and leverage that knowledge to drive increased customer engagement. The Sales Associate must have strong communication, organizational, listening and interpersonal skills.
What you will gain from working at Integral Molecular:
- Learn sales skills to identify and convert leads for a rapidly growing technology product
- Interact with scientists in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries to help them achieve their therapeutic drug development goals
- Work with team to deliver critical pre-clinical data for IND submissions to our customers
- Be a key part of the sales, marketing, and business development team of a biotech company
What you will do at Integral Molecular:
- Develop a deep understanding of the MPA, its scientific principles and potential customer applications
- Manage end-to-end sales process, including sales campaigns, prospecting, conducting sales calls, and lead generation
- Collaboration with Application Scientist to update and present the MPA slide deck to customers
- Collaborate with Sales Operations Manager to build out and enhance the utility of the customer relationship management (CRM) system
- Data entry into CRM to maintain accurate records of customer communications
- Prepare quotes and follow-up documents to facilitate customer purchase process
- Communicate regularly with the MPA team to provide project and technology updates and gain insights into team capabilities and capacities
- Prepare sales reports on product performance and share updates in routine sales meetings
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biology, or chemistry required
- 2-3 years of lab experience, cell culture and flow cytometry experience preferred
- Ability to interact with customers with confidence, ease, and a positive and upbeat disposition
- An interest in sales, business and/or biotechnology commercialization
Internships
Integral Molecular offers part-time and temporary positions to scientists looking to transition from the bench to business. Our commercial internships are open to scientists with an interest and initial experience in learning the commercial side of science. You will work with our marketing, sales, business development, and product management teams. Projects can include market research, researching new product potential, and strategic planning. Commercial internship positions are flexible in nature, both in time and location. The positions are generally not paid but have the potential to turn into consulting or full-time positions at Integral Molecular.
Opportunities:
Benefits:
- Learn about biotechnology and opportunities in science outside of research
- Work with collegial, innovative, and intellectually stimulating team members in the development of new commercial products
Qualifications:
Scientists with a demonstrated interest in business, strategy, and commercialization are encouraged to apply
- Graduate students and post-docs are welcome (advisor approval may be required)
- A degree or enrollment in a biological degree program at the MS/PhD level is required
- Internships require a minimum of 5-10 hours/week of effort
- Internship projects typically encompass 2-3 months of work
- Successful candidates will be entrepreneurial and self-starting
- Excellent organization and communication skills are required
- Demonstrated interest or experience in business is desired, but prior business experience is not required
“Friendly culture and sense of community”
Working at Integral Molecular has provided me valuable learning and leadership opportunities in an innovative, supportive, and fun environment. I have been able to grow from an entry-level position to a management position while still being challenged with new and interesting projects. My colleagues make it easy to show up at work with a smile every day!
– Rachel Fong, Project Leader
