Scientist - AntibodyProtein Engineering
Scientist - AntibodyProtein Engineering
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Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs work in a laboratory setting meeting the physical job requirements of a lab role
- Conducts production assays primarily in Biotherapeutics Discovery but may support other Services and activities based on business needs
- Develops and performs assays for Biotherapeutics discovery applications
- Writes and maintains SOPs as required
- Develops new methods supporting project teams both internally and externally for large molecule discovery characterization and optimization
- Performs Troubleshooting and Maintenance of equipment employed in the screening process (e.g. liquid handlers stackers plate washers readers)
- Prepares and manages inventory of buffers reagents semifinished and finished goods.
- Provides solutions to complex problems identifies and initiates process improvements
- Maintains high data quality and reproducibility
- Performs data and report QC review within the department and may support study director activities
- Takes ownership of client projects with minimal supervision
- Supports validation of new methods and contributes to expansion of service/product line equipment and data management systems
- Completes required training and supports 100 of Employee Health and Safety requirements
- Demonstrates proficiency with care and maintenance of lab equipment and department assets
- Conducts responsible use of confidential IT and business systems as required
- Adheres to department SOPs and documentation requirements maintains accurate data management and reporting
- Supports unit goals and demonstrates Eurofins competencies as defined in the job plan
- Provides training to colleagues and external end users when required
- Contributes to scientific community and site research and development objectives
- Works effectively in a team environment under minimum direction to achieve business production project timelines and quality objectives
- Adjusts work hours and provides crossfunctional support to other departments as required and maintains accountability in delivering to client needs/timelines
- Routinely communicates project updates to internal and external clients
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):
- Direct experience with construct design (antibody and nonantibody proteins) in a contract research organization or industry laboratory for large molecule discovery applications
- Direct experience with antibody discovery methodology
- Familiarity with concepts of extracting data from the literature and FTO
- Demonstrated proficiency in contributing independently on a project team with time and quality deliverables
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a Quality Management System
- Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
Education/Experience (BMQ):
- B.S. with 5 years relevant experience
- M.S. with 3 years relevant experience
- Ph.D. with 1 year relevant experience
- Or an equivalent of education and experience
Additional preferences:
- Scientific expertise with different types of protein design optimization and production
- Scientific expertise in protein production purification and QC of proteins (antibody and nonantibody)
- Scientific expertise with construct design for cell line development
- Familiarity with mining public or nonpublic resources of antibody analysis (immunogenicity stability solubility etc. for antibody engineering and design
- Background knowledge of sequencestructurefunction correlation
- Experience in small team leadership and project management
- Experience in leading and delivering results in R&D or innovation programs
Supervisory Responsibility:
- 0 2 junior Scientists ability to lead crossfunctional projects in direct or dottedline responsibility.
Additional Information :
The position is fulltime MondayFriday 8 a.m.5 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of St. Charles MO are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
