Biological Materials – Antibody Scientist

IMMY•Norman, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, executing, and serving as the liaison for external projects to generate polyclonal antibody serum inventory. The Antibody Scientist will implement effective immunization programs to maximize immune response, maintain professional and timely relationships with external vendors, and conduct required immunoassay testing and processing on received materials to ensure quality standards are met. This position will also manufacture sub-assembly items, organize and maintain physical and virtual antibody inventories, and ensure antibody quality, stability, and specificity through proper storage and handling. The scientist will stay abreast of advancements in vaccine science, immunology, and antibody science through continuous learning and, under the direction of the Biological Materials Production Manager, contribute to scientific projects for improving the application of antibody materials. Maintaining accurate work records, assisting with document revisions, and effective communication are also key aspects of this role. Compliance with all company policies, procedures, internal and external quality standards, and regulatory standards is required. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related field
Minimum of four years of experience working in a wet lab
Proficiency in basic laboratory skills: pipetting, aseptic technique, buffer preparation, gel electrophoresis, titrations, immunoassays
Strong teamwork, collaboration, organization, and communication
Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or a related field
Experience in polyclonal antibody production, immunogen preparation, or protein characterization
Experience in project management
Proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques & dry lab skills
BLS-2 Experience

Responsibilities

Schedules, coordinates, executes, and serves as the liaison for external projects to generate polyclonal antibody serum inventory
Implements effective immunization programs to maximize immune response
Maintains professional & timely relationships with external vendors
Conducts required immunoassay testing & processing on received materials to ensure quality standards are being met
Manufactures sub-assembly items as required
Organizes & maintains physical and virtual antibody inventories
Ensures antibody quality, stability, and specificity are maintained through proper storage & handling
Stays abreast of advancements in the fields of vaccine science, immunology, and antibody science through continuous learning
Under the direction of the Biological Materials Production Manager, significantly contributes to scientific projects for improving the application of antibody materials in current and potential product lines
Maintains accurate work records and assists with document revisions when necessary
Effectively communicates with others, is approachable, has a positive and flexible attitude, displays a strong work ethic, time management skills, and demonstrates the ability and desire for professional development
Complies with all company policies, procedures, internal and external quality standards, and regulatory standards
Any other duties as assigned