Research Associate II - Antibody Applications
BioLegend
Summary
BioLegend’s Research Associate position conducts antibody characterizations and supports product development in Immunology, Oncology, Stem Cells and Neuroscience and entails various antibody applications including SDS-Page and Western blot, Immunoprecipitation, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, etc. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and effectively communicating and summarizing experimental data.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Support new product development and testing required 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, to establish project timelines and to 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 and coordinate completion of tasks among junior personnel as needed.
- Other projects or responsibilities may be required.
Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or other Life Science field OR Master’s degree in a Life Science field or at least 1 year of laboratory experience in an Academic or Industrial setting.
Preferred Qualifications – Education And Experience
- Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
- Experience with two antibody applications used for antibody characterization (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry etc
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or other Life Science field
- Master’s degree in a Life Science field or at least 1 year of laboratory experience in an Academic or Industrial setting
- Experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
- Experience with two antibody applications used for antibody characterization (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry etc
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Benefits
- Compassionate Care Leave
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
BioLegend is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality antibodies, reagents, and research tools for biomedical and life science research. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has established itself as a premier provider of innovative solutions that enable groundbreaking discoveries across multiple scientific disciplines. As a subsidiary of Revvity (formerly part of PerkinElmer), BioLegend leverages extensive resources to deliver comprehensive product portfolios spanning immunology, neuroscience, cancer research, stem cell biology, and proteogenomics. The company's state-of-the-art 8-acre campus in San Diego accommodates over 500 employees and features advanced manufacturing facilities, including San Diego's first robotic picking system in cold storage. BioLegend's product offerings include flow cytometry antibodies, ELISA kits, recombinant proteins, custom assay development services, and cutting-edge technologies like TotalSeq™ antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates for single-cell proteogenomics. With a commitment to accelerating scientific discovery from research to cure, BioLegend serves researchers worldwide through its global network, supporting advancements in cancer immunotherapy, neurodegenerative diseases, immunology, and other critical areas of biomedical research.