Research Associate I/II - Molecular Cloning

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

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing recombinant protein/antibody research products in the Molecular Cellular Biology group at BioLegend. The research associate will be involved in the early stage of product development for recombinant protein/antibody products. The duties include preparing cell culture media, DNA purification, PCR and molecular cloning, bacterial and mammalian cell cultures, and purifying recombinant proteins/antibodies with several affinity tags, and weekly presentations of results to internal and external groups.

This position offers a significant opportunity for learning molecular biology techniques and career growth in the biotechnology industry.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 reportsin 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.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences
• 1 year of general training in molecular biological laboratory or research environment

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Experience with maintenance of suspension mammalian cell lines culture
• Research & development experience in any industrial R&D environment
• Good analytical, communication, and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized and work well in small workgroups
• Able to perform basic computer operations such as MS Office and Outlook and other computer-based software such as Snapgene.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $22.00 - 29.50/hr.

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Parental Benefits
• Compassionate Care Leave