Biology Scientist

Job title: Scientist 2, Biology

Location: San Diego CA 92130

Duration: 12 months contract

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Scientist II to contribute to the research and development of monoclonal antibodies in our Antibody Technologies team. This individual will be responsible for working in a dynamic team environment and will contribute to multiple workstreams including but not limited to antibody screening using flow cytometry, hybridoma tissue culture and development, and recombinant protein expression. The position requires extensive hands-on experience with flow cytometry, expertise in tissue culture, and an understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology. The successful candidate is expected to design and execute experiments, be detail-oriented, analyze and interpret data, contribute to troubleshooting efforts, identify and implement process improvements and will be accountable for preparing and presenting data at lab meetings regarding required tasks and expected results.

Must haves

• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Effective written and oral communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in cellular or molecular biology, immunology, cell biology or related scientific discipline and a minimum of 2-4 years of laboratory experience required. Flow cytometry and tissue culture experience required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design and execution of experiments with varying complexity using multi-color Flow Cytometry.

• Analyze data using FCS Express and FlowJo software, report test results including completion of all required documentation and database entries as required by protocols and SOPs.

• Responsible for transfection and expression of antibodies in cell lines, hybridoma tissue culture, and culture of various cell lines for testing. Specific requirement for hands-on experience with aseptic technique and cell-culture techniques.

• Responsible for executing experiments using automated liquid handling and other automation equipment

• Day-to-day problem solving and cross-functional team-based activities to ensure that daily operations and timelines are met.

• Contribute to identification and implementation of process improvement projects

• Train junior scientists on laboratory techniques and business processes

• Independently analyze own research data, solve problems with minimal guidance and effectively plan follow up experiments. Will be expected to efficiently prioritize individual workload.

• Involvement with scheduling, operational and maintenance duties required within the laboratory.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Hands on experience designing, performing, and analyzing flow cytometry experiments, preferably on flow cytometers (LSRII, LSR Fortessa, Canto, Aria).

• Proficient in tissue culture techniques; including transfection of cells for protein expression.

• Software: FACS Diva, FlowJo, FCS Express, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with assay automation.

• Familiarity with molecular biology (DNA preparation)

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment to achieve organizational goals.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records.

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.