Research Associate 1, Sample Management

Xencor is an innovative, clinical-stage biotechnology company located in the Los Angeles area (near Pasadena) and in San Diego. We use our pioneering XmAb® technology to discover and develop better biotherapeutics – antibodies and other proteins with improved function – with the goal of improving patient outcomes and quality of life, and we have an excellent opportunity for a Research Associate with Sample Management experience to join our team.

Our capabilities and the modular nature of XmAb technology allows us to quickly identify and create new platforms and drug candidates for potential development. We are developing a deep pipeline of novel drug candidates enabled by the rapid expansion of our bispecific antibody and cytokine technologies. Nine XmAb bispecific antibody programs are in clinical testing, and more are expected to start clinical testing in 2021. We also leverage our many XmAb technologies by engaging in multiple collaborations with leading global biopharmaceutical companies, including Novartis, Amgen, and Genentech, among others. We and our partners are advancing 18 XmAb drug candidates through clinical development, and two medicines that incorporate XmAb technology are approved for commercial marketing.

We seek a Research Associate to join our Protein Sciences group. Title will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and calibration. The group is responsible for purification and characterization of antibodies and recombinant proteins for Xencor’s engineered protein therapeutic product research and development pipeline. The successful candidate will be self-driven, able to work in a fast-paced team environment and prioritize work from multiple projects within a flexible work schedule.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving; evaluating and processing protein samples from Purification group according to standard laboratory procedures.
• Applying bar-coded labels to samples and reagents. Performing appropriate storage, chain of custody activities, and disposition of samples.
• Help establish sample management system within our Research and Development group.   
• Maintaining supplies related to Protein Sciences group and daily assignments.
• Prepare shipments and stage materials. Serve as verifier on the final packaging steps.
• Adhering to all approved Xencor SOP and to all Laboratory Safety policies and standards.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• BS in Biology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Sample Management Software (eg, Freezerworks; benchling), desired.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills; adaptive learning, critical thinking, and the ability to work well in a team

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xencor offers a creative, collaborative, and challenging scientific environment along with a strong compensation package that includes salary, stock options, 401(k) and a comprehensive benefits package.

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