Scientist - Ligand Binding assay

Integrated Resources Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm is seeking a qualified candidate to develop and execute ligand-binding assays for the characterization of biotherapeutics and biomarker quantitation. Responsibilities include sample analysis from early discovery-stage studies. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. This position requires exposure to biohazardous agents.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant scientific field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ligand-binding assays for biotherapeutics.
• Perform sample analysis from early discovery studies.

Skills

Large molecule ligand-binding assay development

Sample analysis from discovery-stage studies

Exposure to biohazardous agents

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the development, qualification and execution of robust and reliable ligand-binding assays (LBAs) suitable for characterizing the disposition and immunogenicity of biotherapeutic and quantitation of biomarkers in various matrices using a range of potential screening platforms and assay techniques; also responsible for sample analysis from early discovery-stage studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify and execute robust and reliable ligand-binding assays (LBAs) to characterize the disposition and immunogenicity of biotherapeutics and quantitation of biomarkers in various matrices using a range of screening platforms and assay techniques.
• Perform sample analysis from early discovery-stage studies.

Additional Skills

• Large molecule ligand-binding assay development and execution; large molecule LBA study sample analysis
• What will the resource be working with, or, have exposure to?
• Biohazardous Agent work (such as menigiditis, staph aureus, Lenti Virus, streph pneumoniae)
• NHP cells or tissues
• Unscreened blood, human tissue or human cell lines

Additional Information

Will Hep B vaccination/waiver be required? YES

Qualifications

• BS

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