Biological Materials – Antibody Scientist

IMMY•Norman, OK

12d

About The Position

The Antibody Scientist schedules, coordinates, executes, and serves as liaison for external projects to generate polyclonal antibody serum inventory. The role implements immunization programs to maximize immune response, maintains timely professional relationships with external vendors, and conducts immunoassay testing and processing of received materials to ensure quality standards. The position manufactures sub-assembly items as required; organizes and maintains physical and virtual antibody inventories; and ensures antibody quality, stability, and specificity through proper storage and handling. Under the direction of the Biological Materials Production Manager, the Scientist contributes to scientific projects that improve the application of antibody materials in current and potential product lines. The role also maintains accurate work records, assists with document revisions, stays current with advancements in vaccine science, immunology, and antibody science, and complies with company policies and applicable quality and regulatory standards. The successful candidate communicates effectively, works collaboratively, and demonstrates approachability, a positive and flexible attitude, a strong work ethic, effective time management, and a desire for professional development. Other duties may be assigned. IMMY is an equal opportunity employer and requires employment offers to be contingent on acceptable background-check results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related field.
At least four years of experience working in a wet lab.
Proficiency in basic laboratory skills, including pipetting, aseptic technique, buffer preparation, gel electrophoresis, titrations, and immunoassays.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, organization, and communication skills.
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 and dry lab skills.
BLS-2 experience.

Responsibilities

Schedule, coordinate, execute, and serve as liaison for external projects to generate polyclonal antibody serum inventory.
Implement effective immunization programs to maximize immune response.
Maintain professional and timely relationships with external vendors.
Conduct required immunoassay testing and process received materials to ensure quality standards are met.
Manufacture sub-assembly items as required.
Organize and maintain physical and virtual antibody inventories.
Maintain antibody quality, stability, and specificity through proper storage and handling.
Stay current with advancements in vaccine science, immunology, and antibody science through continuous learning.
Contribute, under the direction of the Biological Materials Production Manager, to scientific projects that improve the application of antibody materials in current and potential product lines.
Maintain accurate work records and assist with document revisions when necessary.
Comply with company policies and procedures, internal and external quality standards, and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.