Scientist II, Molecular Biology

Job Description

Work Schedule - Standard (Mon-Fri) About Team: Antibody team The antibody team in involved in engineering and development of antibodies, with a deep focus on reagent quality and specificity. The core activities of team include antibody designing, purification, conjugation and testing of antibodies in a variety of immuno-applications using pioneering tools and technologies. The goal of the program is advanced product development and creation of product specific information to promote research use. Role & Responsibilities Role: To be an integral part of an antibody development team with a focus on performance and specificity using innovative molecular, protein, and cell biology methods. Responsibilities: Meticulous experimental planning and execution to meet program goals. Timely record keeping of results into data sheets and laboratory note-books. Regular mining of literature and keeping oneself up to date with developments in field of antibody development. Compilation and presentation of data in written and oral formats. Active participation in team meetings. Attention to detail and adherence to schedules. Candidate Requirement: Education & Experience levels: Applicants should have Masters with 0-3 years confirmed experience or a fresh PhD (submitted within last one year) in a life sciences field with a strong focus on molecular biology, Next Generation Sequencing, immunology, biotechnology or biochemistry. Nature of experience: Knowledge and experience in molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, primer and vector design, cloning, DNA and RNA extraction and analysis. Experience with Next Generation Sequencing platforms including library preparation, and handling of sequencers. Experience with bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data including experience in setting up analysis pipelines. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R is a plus. Experience with antibody sequencing is highly recommended. Experience or familiarity with immunoassays such as ELISAs, Western Blotting, Immunocytochemistry, and/or immunohistochemistry. Theoretical or practical experience in antibody development platforms is desirable. Project or work experience in support of relevant skills such as publications, project reports or thesis work. Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and possess a strong statistical knowledge and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and a self-starter who is excellent at learning and applying new concepts for process or product improvements, possess excellent oral and written communication skills to connect to peers and leadership, and will be an excellent teammate with the ability to work with different colleagues.