Senior Antibody Biophysicist
- Employer
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Location
- Redwood City, CA, US
- Posted
- Apr 13, 2018
- Ref
- R1119487
- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biology, Research
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Ideal Employer
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
Summary:
Protein Analytics characterizes therapeutic antibodies, antigens and their interactions. Purpose/Objective of the job is for characterization of antibody-antigen interactions and the proteins themselves in order to better understand the biological effects of monoclonal antibodies
Key Responsibilities and Major Duties
Function as site and company-wide subject matter expert on antigen-antibody physical interactions, protein characterization and quantitation in biological fluids and tissues. Interact with all elements with the Protein Analytics Group and other group in BMS to lead in-depth studies on specific targets and scientific projects. Present data and develop high level strategies for the study of antibody-antigen interaction, characterization and quantitation. Lead ad-hoc teams within Protein Analytics in solving specific problems concerning a drug discovery project or a more broad based scientific issue
List of minimum requirements
Degree/Certification/Licensure:
- PhD
Experience:
- Function as SME
- Lead small teams for problem solving
- 10 years of experience using a broad repertoire of analytical and computational tools
Competencies - knowledge, skills, abilities, other
- Expert level competencies with a wide range of biosensors, mass spectrometers and other characterization tools such as ITC, DSC, UV/Vis/IR spectroscopies, etc. This includes the ability to develop new workflows on these types of instrumentation.
- Must be highly competent in the use of laboratory automation for high throughput assay development and implementation.
- Strong understanding of protein-protein interactions on the molecular level. - Ability to lead a small well-focused team including the ability to set priorities, adjust workflows, etc.
Software that must be used independently an without assistance (e.g., Microsoft Suite):
- Competent in the use of computational software used to support protein-protein interactions and structure including those embedded by instrumentation vendors as well as that sourced from third party vendors
BMS BioPharma Behaviors Required:
- Passion for the patients and field of protein interactions.
- Innovation within the field antibodies and their function, structure and interactions.
- Speed in providing data and guidance to the Discovery working groups.
- Total accountability in the role of SME and team's work product
Working Conditions:
- Travel Required:
- Occasional
- Overnight Absences Required
- As required for a company-wide SME
- Describe exposure to any hazards/disagreeable conditions in the work environment
- Minimal exposure to hazards and disagreeable conditions