Scientist -Antibody Technologies - Exp in Protein expression, Tissue culture, Molecular biology

MillenniumSoft Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc in San Diego, CA is seeking a Scientist III to contribute to the discovery and development of monoclonal antibodies. The role focuses on protein expression, tissue culture, and molecular biology techniques within a dynamic team.

You will be responsible for setting up and performing experiments, data analysis, and presenting results at lab meetings, with strong emphasis on accuracy and documentation. 12-month contract, first shift, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cellular or molecular biology, immunology, cell biology or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3–6 years of laboratory experience are required.
• Protein expression, molecular biology and/or tissue culture experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transfection and expression of antibodies and recombinant proteins using multiple cell lines and expression systems.
• Sterile cell culture of multiple cell lines using aseptic technique for expression and flow testing.
• Execute experiments with varying complexity using advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Execute experiments with varying complexity using multi-color flow cytometry.
• Analyze data using appropriate software and report test results with required documentation.

Skills

Protein expression

Tissue culture

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Flow Cytometry

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

BSc/MSc in cellular biology

Tools

FlowJo

FCS Express

Liquid chromatography

Chromatography systems

Job description

Position : Scientist -Antibody Technologies - Required Exp in Protein expression, Tissue culture, Molecular biology techniques

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

pay rate:$20-30/hr

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Research & Development

Level of Experience : Entry - Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work hours: 40 hrs/wk. standard work hours ~8am-5pm.

3 Must haves on the resume: min 3 years lab experience. Protein expression experience. Tissue culture experience. Molecular biology techniques.

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Scientist III to contribute to the discovery and development of monoclonal antibodies in our Antibody Discovery team.
• This individual will be responsible for working in a dynamic team environment and be a contributor to multiple work streams, including but not limited to protein expression and purification, cell-line engineering and testing new antibodies for use in flow cytometry application.
• The position requires extensive hands-on experience with protein expression, tissue culture, and a strong understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology techniques.
• The successful candidate is expected to set up and execute experiments, be detail-oriented, skilled at data analysis and troubleshooting and will be accountable for preparing and presenting data at lab meetings with guidance regarding required tasks and expected results.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for transfection and expression of antibodies and recombinant proteins using multiple cell lines and expression systems.
• Responsible for sterile cell culture of multiple cell lines using aseptic technique for expression and flow testing.
• Responsible for the execution of experiments with varying complexity using advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Responsible for the execution of experiments with varying complexity using multi-color Flow Cytometry.
• Analyze data using FCS Express and FlowJo software, report test results including completion of all required documentation and database entries as required by protocols and SOPs.
• Day-to-day problem solving and cross-functional team-based activities to ensure that daily operations and timelines are met.
• Independently analyze own research data, solve problems with minimal guidance and effectively plan follow up experiments. Will be expected to efficiently prioritize individual workload.
• Involvement with scheduling, operational and maintenance duties required within the laboratory.

Knowledge And Skills

• Protein expression using various systems including but limit to mammalian cells, insect cells, and bacteria.
• Proficient with aseptic technique and cell-culture techniques.
• Protein purification with liquid chromatography and quality assurance using various analytical methods.
• Preferred: Familiarity with assay automation and automated liquid handlers.
• Preferred: Experience with cell line engineering.
• Preferred: Hand-on experience with Flow Cytometry and the ability of analyzing flow data.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in cellular or molecular biology, immunology, cell biology or related scientific discipline and a minimum of 3-6 years of laboratory experience required.
• Protein expression, molecular biology and/or tissue culture experience required.