What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Kaigene, Inc?
Research Associate – Antibody Discovery and Bioassay
Kaigene was founded in 2022 in Rockville. We are a biotechnology company that is dedicated in the discovery and development of innovative medicines that utilize antibody-based technologies. Our mission is to create optimal biotherapeutics for the patients with autoimmune disease. The management team of Kaigene has a successful industry experience and track record for biologics discovery and development.
The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. Kaigene promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication, developing new knowledge and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization.
If you work together at Kaigene, you will be able to grow together by experiencing everything from discovery of optimal biotherapeutics to nonclinical development, IND-enabling studies, clinical studies, and various business collaborations (i.e. out-licensing, co-development, spin-off, and etc).
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our antibody discovery team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments aimed at identifying and characterizing novel antibodies for therapeutic applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute immunological assays with a focus on in vitro immune cell-based assays as they apply to monoclonal antibody discovery/development.
- Execute a range of experiments/technical studies/tasks independently based on protocol including multi-parametric FACS, antibody and cytokine assays, ELISA, Western blot, SPR, etc. to evaluate antibody functionality.
- Communicate results in written and verbal form, including presentations at internal and external meetings and the preparation of scientific reports.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide projects and initiatives.
Requirements
- BS or MS Degree in immunology, biology, life sciences, molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, or other related discipline.
Language: Professional working proficiency in Korean and English both.
Statement
Kaigene is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Job type: Full-time and Part-time
We may consider supporting visa/green card application for qualified candidates.
- Contact: kh.min@kaigene.com
- Application requirement: Resume
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- Korean (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockville, MD 20850: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000