Scientist I, In Vitro Biology
Nona Biosciences
Summary
Nona Biosciences is seeking a skilled and experienced in vitro biology scientist to join our team in Natick, MA. The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in providing antibody discovery capabilities in our US lab, as well as support internal and external therapeutics development programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
Job description
Position Summary: Scientist I, In Vitro Biology
Nona Biosciences is seeking a skilled and experienced in vitro biology scientist to join our team in Natick, MA. The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in providing antibody discovery capabilities in our US lab, as well as support internal and external therapeutics development programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
Responsibilities
- Experience with mammalian cell line culture, including stable cell line generation
- Perform flow cytometry for binding assays, immunophenotyping, and functional analysis
- Conduct ELISA, MSD, and luminescence-based assays to quantify cytokines and assess cellular responses
- Isolate, and process primary immune cells from mouse tissues for in vitro studies and functional assays.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, contributing to scientific discussions and presentations
- Collaborate with team members and support lab operations to advance internal and external research projects
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, with 2+ years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, ELISA, and molecular biology techniques, including PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, plasmid preparation, and molecular cloning; prior hands-on experience is highly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and quickly learn new scientific concepts and techniques
- Self-motivated, responsible, and collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Biology or a related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, ELISA, and molecular biology techniques, including PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, plasmid preparation, and molecular cloning
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and quickly learn new scientific concepts and techniques
- Self-motivated, responsible, and collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
Company overview
Nona Biosciences is a global biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in fully human antibody-based therapeutic discovery, engineering, and development. Founded in 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of HBM Holdings Limited, the company leverages its proprietary Harbour Mice® platform to generate fully human monoclonal antibodies in both traditional two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format and heavy chain only (HCAb) format. Nona Biosciences provides integrated antibody discovery services ranging from antigen preparation and animal immunization to antibody lead generation, engineering, developability assessment, and pharmacological evaluation. The company's comprehensive "Idea to IND" (I to I®) solution spans target validation through preclinical research, serving academic institutions, biotech startups, and biopharmaceutical giants worldwide. With over 50 industry and academic partners across more than 200 projects, Nona Biosciences has established itself as a trusted partner in driving global inventions of transformative next-generation drugs through diversified partnership strategies including co-discovery, platform licensing, and antibody discovery collaborations.