Research Associate - Exploratory R&D

BioLegend, Inc. (a Revvity Company) develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant will be involved in product development and optimization of cell culture process and new product development. In particular, he/she will be involved in determining the feasibility of new products and new cell culture processes for in-house and custom projects. This role will also be involved in troubleshooting issues associated with cell culture. This role requires mammalian cell culture experience. Knowledge of process development for antibody production, particularly hybridoma, on a small and large scale is a plus.

He/she must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. Be able to maintain good documentation practices and generate reports. Must be proficient in computer software use (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task. Must be collaborative and have good communication skills.

Essential Functions

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

• Capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced goal-driven environment
• Quantify and characterize antibodies by multiple techniques (SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, and others)
• Perform hybridoma cell and primary cell culture when necessary.
• Troubleshooting and conduct process improvements on hybridoma cell culture, or other required cell types
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Design and conduct experiments.
• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with teams including R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Quality Control.
• Perform good ISO-compliant documentation

iACT Competencies

• Aspire – Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights
• Innovate – Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development
• Transform – Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth
• Collaborate – Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• B. S. or M.S. in Biology, Immunology or another related field
• Familiar with SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience working in an academic or industry laboratory

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Experience in development or characterization of antibodies (ELISA, Flow cytometry, etc.)
• Experience in cell-based assays
• Highly experienced in mammalian cell culture

The base salary range for this full-time position is $26.44 - $30.41/hr. 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.

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.