Research Associate, Protein Interactions (47)

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Research Associate to join our Protein Interactions Group. The candidate will be supporting a variety of biology projects by providing kinetic and epitope information to select and optimize therapeutic antibodies.

Specific Responsibilities:

- Run high-throughput binning and kinetic screens
- Perform detailed analysis of antibody-antigen binding and other protein interactions
- Determine active concentrations
- Design and analyze experiments under minimal supervision
- Present data in written and oral form to project leaders and teams
- Collaborate closely with biology, hybridoma and protein engineering groups

Requirements:

- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, or similar field
- 4+ years of professional experience
- Solid math skills, strong attention to detail and excellent bench skills a must
- Hands-on experience with biosensor platforms (Biacore, Octet, etc.) as well as cell binding assays (e.g., FACS) highly desirable

- Experience with automation and R scripts desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary discovery teams