Job Title: Associate Staff Scientist

As part of the antibody discovery group, this individual will play an essential role in supporting early-stage discovery programs through the purification and qualification of antibody samples. This position requires routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment and meticulous recording of work in detailed electronic notebooks.

• Plan, perform, analyze, and document laboratory experiments.
• Execute purification workflows primarily focused on antibodies using various chromatographic techniques.
• Take primary responsibility for high-throughput, small-scale purification using magnetic beads and handlers.
• Conduct mid-scale purification using either magnetic beads or a protein maker (24 columns at once).
• Utilize Acta systems for large-scale polishing.
• Perform buffer exchange, quality control, and characterization of purified samples.
• Handle a large volume of purification samples with high attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot and optimize purification workflows to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and supplies.

• Proficiency in chemistry and experience with protein purification.
• Familiarity with various characterization methods such as SDS PAGE, CE-SDS, SEC, and Western Blotting.
• Experience using Microsoft software.
• Bachelor's degree with 3-5+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience in Bio, BioChem, Chem, or a related field.

• Experience with liquid handling automation or high-throughput purification automation is preferred.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques for sterile protein purification is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm in a fast-paced biotech environment.
• Ability to collaborate with various functional groups.

This is a lab-based, onsite, full-time position. The role involves working with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The dress code is appropriate for laboratory work.

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, Delaware.