Research Associate I - Tissue Culture
About The Position
This position is responsible for supporting the development of innovative recombinant protein and antibody products within BioLegend’s Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCBio) group. The Research Associate will contribute to the development of new product lines by providing technical support on research projects and collaborating with team members across the organization. Key responsibilities include preparing buffers and cell culture media, maintaining mammalian cell cultures, and purifying recombinant proteins and antibodies in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs). Additional responsibilities include coordinating product transfers to cross-functional teams for testing and evaluation, preparing project- and product-related documentation, and maintaining accurate inventory records for recombinant protein and antibody products. This role will also support research and development initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and advancing new technologies within the MCBio group.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in biology or a related field
- 1+ years of mammalian or bacterial cell culture experience
Nice To Haves
- Expression & purification of recombinant proteins & antibodies
- Effective communicator & presenter
- Lead/conduct experimental studies with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and work well in small workgroups
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Maintain mammalian and insect cell cultures
- Transfect/transduce cells and manage production runs
- Purify and further process recombinant proteins & antibodies to meet specifications
- Prepare various buffers and reagents for experiments while maintaining the general upkeep of the lab
- Documentation of experiments and generation of reports in conjunction with other research staff
- Maintain batch records and other documentation that are essential to be compliant with ISO13485:2016
- Effectively work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with many projects
- Critically analyze experiments and plan for future experiments
- Conduct experiments for process improvements and optimization
- Some holiday and weekend work may be required
- Other projects or responsibilities may be required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- Parental Benefits
- Compassionate Care Leave
- 401k with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
