Job Title: Research Associate - I

Location: Foster City, CA

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay rate: $40/hr on w2

Job Responsibilities:

In this laboratory-based role, the successful candidate will support efforts to generate novel antibody-based therapeutics. Ideally, the applicant has a strong foundation in molecular biology, PCR, in vitro mRNA production, and molecular cloning. Job requirements:

• Drive antibody discovery by antibody sequencing/cloning, reformatting, and initial characterization.

• Design and optimize DNA constructs for in vitro mRNA immunogen production.

• Independently design, analyze and interpret experiments for the discovery and characterization of the isolated antibodies and alternate binder formats.

• Collaborate with Research Data Sciences and Discovery Sciences & Technology colleagues to support NGS-based antibody discovery and functional characterization.

• Present scientific results in multiple settings and attend project team meetings.

• Deliver scientific results for publications, patents, and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications:

B.S. in biological sciences, preferably with minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience or M.S. with minimum 1 years of experience and a proven track record in molecular biology and preferably antibody discovery.

An ideal candidate will have experience in most of the following areas:

• Strong expertise in molecular biology (PCR, reverse transcription, cloning) is required. Experience with mRNA immunogen production is a plus.

• Experience in single-cell FACS sorting is desired. Working knowledge in other single-cell technologies a plus.

• Mammalian cell culture and transient protein expression experience is a plus.