Hybridoma Scientist
General Summary: Working with minimal supervision, the primary responsibilities of this position are to select, purify, characterize, and supply antibodies and proteins for new product development projects.
Duties Include:- Perform cell culture duties related to monoclonal antibody development including cell fusions, subcloning and cell expansion for purification.
- Set-up and run fusion product and subclone ELISA plate format screening assays, analyze data and make appropriate selections of cell to carry forward
- Perform protein-protein and enzyme conjugations with appropriate characterization
- Participate in development of new protocols and plan experiments to achieve goals
- Select appropriate method and perform affinity chromatography in both gravity and AKTA prime semi-automated format
- Estimate timeline for completion of assigned tasks accurately
- Participate in procedural improvements and solving problems
- Prepare buffers needed in planned processes in a timely manner
- Run HPLC, SDS, IEF, Zonal gel analysis on requested samples, review results
- Order department supplies in a timely manner to avoid critical material shortage
- Notify department manager in a timely manner of any issues that may arise
- Be able to do troubleshooting and problem solving on routine tasks
- Operate department equipment efficiently including pH meter, spectrophotometer, gel electrophoresis, concentrators, filtration etc.
Skills Required:- Knowledgeable and experienced in monoclonal and polyclonal antibody development, purification and characterization methods
- Ability to apply principles learned in one situation appropriately to solve other problems
- Accurate and complete documentation
- Attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Accurate and timely communication with other departments
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Ability to plan ahead and identify problems early in the process
- Work with minimal supervision
Requirements: BA or BS in a science, 5-8 years' experience in a laboratory environment necessary
Physical Requirements:- Ability to work in both a laboratory and office environment
- Ability to utilize a PC and keyboard
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
Be an important part of our rapid and continuing growth.
- Day shift only, 40 hours, 8 to 5, Mon - Fri
- Non-smoking facility
- Excellent work environment
- Innovative and interesting projects
- Lab Coats provided
- Full benefits package: Health, Dental, STD, LTD, 401K plan with Company match, 11 holidays, vacation, 7 days personal time, tuition reimbursement.
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Hybridoma Scientist
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