Biological Materials – Antibody Scientist

IMMY•Norman, OK

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 relationships with external vendors, conducts immunoassay testing and processes received materials to ensure quality standards, and manufactures sub-assembly items as needed. It organizes and maintains physical and virtual antibody inventories and ensures antibody quality, stability, and specificity through appropriate storage and handling. Under the direction of the Biological Materials Production Manager, the role contributes to scientific projects that improve the application of antibody materials in current and potential product lines. The scientist stays current with developments in vaccine science, immunology, and antibody science, maintains accurate work records, and assists with document revisions. The role also requires effective communication, a flexible and positive attitude, strong work ethic and time management, and a commitment to professional development. The employee must comply with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and regulatory standards, and perform 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, 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.
Communicate effectively and comply with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.