Biological Materials – Antibody Scientist

Description

Job Purpose

• Schedules, coordinates, executes, and serves as the liaison for external projects to generate polyclonal antibody serum inventory
  • Implements effective immunization programs to maximize immune response
  • Maintains professional & timely relationships with external vendors
  • Conducts required immunoassay testing & processing on received materials to ensure quality standards are being met
• Manufactures sub-assembly items as required
• Organizes & maintains physical and virtual antibody inventories 
• Ensures antibody quality, stability, and specificity are maintained through proper storage & handling
• Stays abreast of advancements in the fields of vaccine science, immunology, and antibody science through continuous learning
• Under the direction of the Biological Materials Production Manager, significantly contributes to scientific projects for improving the application of antibody materials in current and potential product lines
• Maintains accurate work records and assists with document revisions when necessary
• Effectively communicates with others, is approachable, has a positive and flexible attitude, displays a strong work ethic, time management skills, and demonstrates the ability and desire for professional development
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, internal and external quality standards, and regulatory standards
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related field 
• Minimum of four years of experience working in a wet lab
• Proficiency in basic laboratory skills:
  • pipetting, aseptic technique, buffer preparation, gel electrophoresis, titrations, immunoassays 
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, organization, and communication
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or a related field
• Experience in polyclonal antibody production, immunogen preparation, or protein characterization
• Experience in project management
• Proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques & dry lab skills
• BLS-2 Experience

Equal Opportunity Employment: IMMY is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. IMMY will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Background Check Policy: All offers of employment at IMMY are contingent upon clear, acceptable results of a thorough background check. IMMY performs all background checks in compliance with EEOC and FCRA regulations and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.