Protein & Antibody Development Research Associate

BioLegend, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 84,530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Parental Benefits

Compassionate Care Leave

Job summary

BioLegend, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to develop recombinant protein/antibody products within the Molecular Cellular Biology group. The role involves early-stage development, including cell culture, cloning, PCR, and protein purification, with weekly result presentations to internal and external groups.

This position offers significant learning opportunities in molecular biology techniques and career growth in the biotechnology industry within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
• 1 year of general training in molecular biology lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cell culture media for experiments.
• Perform cloning, e.g. seamless cloning, and verify the plasmid sequence.
• Perform PCR and DNA purification for molecular cloning.
• Perform mammalian and bacterial cell cultures.
• Purify recombinant protein/antibodies by affinity tag.
• Perform protein SDS-PAGE gel and DNA agarose gel.
• Documentation of experiments and generation of reports in conjunction with other research staff.
• Maintain DNA inventory, laboratory equipment, and manage supplies.
• Assist in troubleshooting of experiments and the development of new laboratory procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

Skills

Molecular cloning

PCR

Cell culture

Protein purification

Documentation

Data analysis

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

1 year of general training in molecular biology lab

Tools

Snapgene

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

BioLegend, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to develop recombinant protein/antibody products within the Molecular Cellular Biology group. The role involves early-stage development, including cell culture, cloning, PCR, and protein purification, with weekly result presentations to internal and external groups.

This position offers significant learning opportunities in molecular biology techniques and career growth in the biotechnology industry within a collaborative team.