Biochemist II - MOJO

Job Summary

The Biochemist II, MOJO at BioLegend will be an integral member of the MojoSort manufacturing team, which manufactures and provides antibodies and reagents to a diverse set of research areas. This position will report to the team lead and will ensure the highest quality of our finalized products. In this position you will perform troubleshooting of problematic errors, continue to improve methodologies for efficiency, follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s, and cross train on a variety of other supporting tasks.

The main responsibility for this position will be to perform manufacturing magnetic nanoparticles conjugated with proteins such as streptavidin and antibodies, prepare and formulate related reagents according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cell separation applications. Other duties will include completion of appropriate batch record forms, updating relevant databases and other lab duties.

Essential Functions

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

• Complete production orders following SOPs and batch records.
• Perform synthesis and protein coating of magnetic nanoparticles.
• Execute conjugation of streptavidin magnetic nanoparticles and antibody magnetic nanoparticles.
• Perform synthesis of affinity resin and NHS-activated resin.
• Perform centrifugation, protein chromatography, protein/iron quantification assays, spectroscopy and DLS.
• Prepare buffers, dilutions and formulate magnetic particles. Perform basic math calculations to calculate the number of antibodies and concentrations.
• Conduct experiments for process improvement and optimization under supervision.
• Troubleshoot problematic reaction under supervision.
• Track production runs downstream.
• Train level I associates.
• Conduct maintenance of laboratory instruments, lab supplies, and cleaning glassware
• Other projects or responsibilities as required.
  

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
• 1+ year lab experience in a manufacturing or research setting
  

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Direct work experience in beads preparation and/or bioconjugation
• 2 years lab experience in field of chemistry, biochemistry and lab instruments performing like UV Vis, dynamic light
  scattering (DLS), and chromatography
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment and knowledge of lab safety protocols
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and work well in groups setting
• Excellent communication skills to carry out interdepartmental communication.
  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

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.