Senior Associate Scientist - Protein Expression Science

About the role

The Senior Associate Scientist will assist with operations of automated liquid handlers to support VelociMab antibody discovery efforts. Key responsibilities include performing high throughput molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, and DNA isolation, operating and troubleshooting automated protocols on platforms like Hamilton Robotics and HighRes Biosolutions, seeding and transfecting CHO transient cell lines, and data recording in ELN and LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform high throughput molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning and DNA isolation.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated protocols on automated systems from Hamilton Robotics and HighRes Biosolutions.
• Seeding and transfecting of CHO transient cell lines on automated platform.
• Data recording in ELN (electronic lab notebook) and LIMS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of laboratory experience or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biology, or related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with general molecular biology skills such as PCR, DNA sequencing, mutagenesis, plasmid subcloning, and mammalian cell transfection.
• Familiarity with automated liquid handlers, preferably Hamilton Stars, Vantages, and HighRes RIME.
• Experience in high-throughput assays is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of laboratory experience or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biology, or related field.
• Experience with general molecular biology skills such as PCR, DNA sequencing, mutagenesis, plasmid subcloning, and mammalian cell transfection.
• Familiarity with automated liquid handlers, preferably Hamilton Stars, Vantages, and HighRes RIME.
• Experience in high-throughput assays is a plus.

Skills

• Technical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can change from day to day.

Benefits

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include:

• Annual bonuses or other incentive plans.
• Equity awards.
• Pension or retirement benefits.
• 401(k) company match.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Fitness centers.
• Insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
• Paid time off.
• Family support benefits.

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Salary Range (annually): $80,300.00 - $131,100.00