Research Associate I - Antibody Applications (IHC, ICC, Flow Cytometry, WB)

Job Summary

Biolegend’s Research Associate position conducts antibody characterization and supports product development in Immunology, Oncology, Stem Cells and Neuroscience, encompassing various antibody applications including SDS-Page and Western blot, Immunoprecipitation, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, etc. This position will be responsible for effectively collecting, communicating and summarizing experimental data.

 Essential Functions

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

• Support new product development and testing in a manner compliant with the ISO13485 quality management system.
• Perform aseptic mammalian cell culture. Isolate primary cells and tissues and prepare lysates, cells and tissues for antibody testing
• . Characterize antibodies by various applications including Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry, etc.
• Analyze and summarize data with high attention to detail in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collaborate with other product development Research Associates and Scientists to provide project updates, establish project timelines, and assist completion of product development documentation.
• Prioritize daily tasks to be able to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Keep organized with attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple work streams.
• Perform lab tasks, maintain equipment and laboratory supplies as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory.
• Support laboratory personnel training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or other related fields with at least 1 year of relevant experience in an Academic or Industrial setting OR Master’s degree in a scientific field

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture is a plus.
• Experience with two antibody applications used for antibody characterization (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry etc.)

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.