Research Biotechnologist

Molecular Biology Expertise: A Career Opportunity

Job Description:

The position of Molecular Biology Expert is a crucial role within our research team. As a key member, you will be responsible for advancing innovative molecular biology techniques to enable high throughput recombinant antibody platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a fast-paced environment towards the development and testing of antibodies.

• Develop next-generation methodologies, vector improvements, and cloning strategies to facilitate high throughput workflows in recombinant antibody development platforms.

• Lead a team of scientists in matrix style operation, providing technical and operational supervision, mentoring, and training junior scientists in research, design, and experimental execution.

• Drive conceptualization within teams to enable the development of successful protocols for effective transfer to operational teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and partnerships.

Candidate Requirements:

Education & Experience levels:

• PhD with up to 3 years experience or Master's degree with up to 8 years experience.

Applicants should have a degree in a relevant life sciences field with a strong focus on next generation molecular biology, sequencing technologies, and antibody development technologies.

Nature of experience:

• Experience with antibody development and engineering including hybridoma, display technologies, single B cell, and other antibody platforms.

• Broad knowledge and experience in molecular biology, vector design, next-generation cloning, miniaturizing strategies for high throughput gene to protein, Sanger and next-generation sequencing technologies, antibody sequencing, protein, and antibody design/engineering.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot technical challenges and provide suitable solutions.

• Experience in high-throughput methods, including automation, is desirable.

• Experience in establishing new protocols and workflows is desirable.

• Leading core facilities for molecular biology and/or sequencing will be a plus.

• Authorship of peer-reviewed publications with post-doctoral experience and a strong independent understanding of standard and emerging trends in the field are preferred.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced research environment.

• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and possess a strong statistical knowledge and familiarity with statistical software such as Prism.