Sr. Scientist, Bioassay

BioLegend, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Parental Benefits

401k with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in San Diego is seeking a Bioassay Scientist to develop and optimize bioassays for evaluating protein activity. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience with a focus on cell-based assay development and functional binding assays. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Biology are preferred. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $122,000 to $162,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401k options.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in developing and optimizing cell-based assays.
• Ability to document experiments in a regulatory compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize cell-based and functional binding assays.
• Communicate results effectively through presentations and reports.
• Write SOP and protocols to support new product release.

Skills

Cell-based assay development

Functional binding assay development

Tissue/cell culture

Laboratory experience

Education

MS in Biology or related field

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Job Summary

BioLegend is seeking a Bioassay Scientist to join the Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCBio) team. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing cell-based bioassays and functional binding assays to evaluate the activity and performance of recombinant proteins and neutralizing antibodies, supporting research, development, and product quality initiatives.

Essential Functions

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

• Develop cell-based assays and functional binding assays
• Optimize and troubleshoot existing assays; document experiments and results in a regulatory compliant manner
• Effectively communicate experimental results and strategies in presentations and written reports
• Write SOP and protocols in support of new product release
• Work across functional groups to facilitate new product development
• Maintain scientific knowledge and critically evaluate scientific literature and industry trends in order to contribute to new product development

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• MS in Biology or a related field with at least 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience OR
• PhD in Biology or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in cell-based assay development and functional binding assay development
• 5+ years of experience in tissue/cell culture

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• MS in Biology or a related field with at least 10+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• PhD in Biology or a related field with at least 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Experience in cell-based assay development and functional binding assay development
• 5+ years of experience in tissue/cell culture

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.

Base Salary Range

The base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000 - $162,000. 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?

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
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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