Research Associate II - Antibody Applications

BioLegend, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 88,111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Parental Benefits

Disability Insurance

401k with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BioLegend, a Revvity company, seeks a Research Associate to perform antibody characterizations and support product development in Immunology, Oncology, Stem Cells and Neuroscience.

You will execute applications including SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry, and analyze data for SOPs while collaborating across teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or life sciences required.
• Master’s degree or 1 year lab experience preferred.
• Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture is desired.
• Familiarity with antibody applications such as ELISA or flow cytometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and testing under ISO13485.
• Perform aseptic mammalian cell culture and prepare samples for testing.
• Characterize antibodies via Western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, and IHC.
• Analyze and summarize data following SOPs and timelines.
• Collaborate across teams to update projects and documentation.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Mammalian cell culture

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or Life Science field

Master’s degree in Life Science or 1 year lab experience

Tools

Western blot

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Immunocytochemistry

Immunohistochemistry

SDS-PAGE

Job description

BioLegend | About Us

At BioLegend, we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being part of Revvity, a global provider of health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services for life sciences and diagnostics, allows us to extend the mission of enabling our customers to do legendary discovery. Join us and make a difference!

BioLegend’s Research Associate position conducts antibody characterizations and supports product development in Immunology, Oncology, Stem Cells and Neuroscience and entails various antibody applications including SDS-Page and Western blot, Immunoprecipitation, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, etc. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and effectively communicating and summarizing experimental data.

Essential Functions

• Support new product development and testing required in a manner compliant with the ISO13485 quality management system.
• Perform aseptic mammalian cell culture. Isolate primary cells and tissues and prepare lysates, cells and tissues for antibody testing.
• Characterize antibodies by various applications including Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry, etc.
• Analyze and summarize data with high attention to detail in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collaborate with other product development Research Associates and Scientists to provide project updates, to establish project timelines and to assist completion of product development documentation.
• Prioritize daily tasks to be able to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Keep organized with attention to detail and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple work streams.
• Perform lab tasks, maintain equipment and laboratory supplies as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory.
• Support laboratory personnel training and coordinate completion of tasks among junior personnel as needed.
• Other projects or responsibilities may be required.

Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or other Life Science field

OR

• Master’s degree in a Life Science field or at least 1 year of laboratory experience in an Academic or Industrial setting.

Preferred Qualifications – Education And Experience

• Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
• Experience with two antibody applications used for antibody characterization (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry etc

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 $23.00 - 30.75/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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?

• 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

Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.

For benefit‑eligible roles only. Part‑time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.