Research Associate I - Antibody Development

Job Title

Research Associate I - Antibody Development

Location(s)

San Diego - BioLegend

About Us

Revvity is an international developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We have deep experience in our field, having been part of PerkinElmer’s 85-year history, and are excited for our future as a dedicated life sciences & diagnostics business. Our diverse team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity

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

This position is responsible for producing monoclonal antibodies derived from various materials such as hybridoma cultures. Basic tissue culture and/or purification responsibilities include performing cell culture work, antibody purification and associated quality control steps including purity analysis, isotype testing, mycoplasma detection, Ig quantitation, and specificity measurement by assigned methods. Detailed performance documentation, database entry and report preparation are also required. In addition, efforts for technical troubleshooting, inventory and laboratory maintenance will be expected to support team.

Essential Functions

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

Tissue Culture Function

• Perform cell culture activities including thawing, maintenance, freezing with sterile technique
• Perform various analytical measurements to determine cell culture conditions

Purification Function

• Biochemical characterization of the purified antibodies by assigned techniques such as gel electrophoresis, analytical chromatography and other methods
• Conduct antibody purification steps to meet required specifications

General Function

• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.
• Maintain material, product and laboratory supply inventories
• Work data entry into databases
• Preparation reports as requested
• Keep good work records following good document practices
• Other duties as assigned to support the team priorities and goals
• Perform basic laboratory equipment maintenance
• Enforce lab safety and ISO13485/ cGMP quality regulations

iACT Competencies

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

Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree with course works in cell biology, immunology, and biochemistry

Preferred Qualifications – Education And Experience

• Basic knowledge of immunological assays and protein purification is preferred
• Prior working experiences in an ISO 13485 or cGXP environment is a plus
• Previous experience of antibody development is a strong plus
• Knowledge of mammalian cell culture/ cell line maintenance; antibody purification and application is also preferred

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.

Revvity is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Revvity is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.