Bench Scientist

Description

Job Description (Required):  

• Seeking a highly motivated scientist with experience in liquid-handling automation to establish binding and functional assays to support hit-to-lead discovery of large molecule therapeutics.
• The candidate will play a critical role in the design and execution of biochemical and of cell-based functional assays and high-throughput screening to support the biologics portfolio.
• The candidate will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments using a variety of detection technologies that may include HTRF, ELISA/DELFIA, FACS, and cell-based functional assays focused on signaling, proliferation, or cytotoxicity.
• In addition, the candidate will analyze data, present results at internal meetings, and closely collaborate with project team members to develop strategies and identify lead molecules.
• We are looking for a creative, solution-oriented individual who enjoys the opportunity to explore new methods.

Required Skills:

• Assay Design/Validation and Data QC
• Excellent cell culture experience, ability to maintain multiple lines in parallel
• High Throughput Screening including use of automation including Beckman I series.
• Experience with assay technologies including ELISA, FACS, cell-based reporter assays, AlphaLISA and cytotoxicity.
• Familiar with analysis programs such as GeneData Screener and GraphPad Prism, and LIMS programs such as GeneData Biologics.

What is the minimum education experience required?:

• Bachelor’s +5yrs or Master’s +3yrs of experience