Senior Research Associate, Biologics

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robust cell-based assays to evaluate biologics potency and mechanism of action
• Establish, culture, bank, characterize, and maintain a wide variety of mammalian continuous cell lines and primary cells
• Execute multiplexed and functional readouts using Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) platforms
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data using software tools such as GraphPad Prism, FCS Express, etc
• Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental designs, protocols, and results in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)
• Collaborate with cross-functional preclinical teams to advance therapeutic pipelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience developing and troubleshooting cell-based assays for evaluating the potency and function of biologics
• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture, specifically managing both diverse continuous cell lines and sensitive primary cells
• Proven technical proficiency with Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and MSD assay platforms
• Strong data analysis skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a strict commitment to accurate ELN documentation and data integrity

PREFERRED (But Not Required)

• Prior industry experience working specifically with therapeutic antibodies
• Experience with monoclonal and bispecific antibodies
• Hands-on experience with AKTA chromatography systems and proficiency in standard purification techniques such as affinity and SEC