Scientist

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Pay Range: $55/hr to $60/hr





Job Title: Scientist II





Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080





Work Type: Onsite





Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension





Job Summary:


- The Scientist II will support biologics drug discovery and engineering within a dynamic large enterprise environment.
- The role will focus on the design and execution of in vitro display technologies for lead antibody identification and optimization.
- The scientist will contribute to the generation of in vitro and in vivo data packages supporting proof of concept activities.
- The position requires strong expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, antibody discovery, binding assays, and protein engineering concepts.
- The successful candidate will analyze, document, and communicate experimental data while collaborating effectively with cross functional research teams.






Key Responsibilities:


- Design and execute in vitro antibody discovery display technologies to support lead identification and optimization.
- Perform binding assays including ELISA, flow cytometry, and surface plasmon resonance.
- Apply molecular and cell biology techniques including molecular cloning, sequence analysis, bacterial culture, yeast culture, and mammalian cell culture.
- Support antibody engineering and optimization activities including affinity modulation, humanization, and liability engineering.
- Collaborate with research teams to generate in vitro and in vivo data packages supporting proof of concept activities.
- Analyze experimental results and effectively document and communicate scientific findings.
- Present research findings and scientific conclusions in group settings.






Required Qualifications:


- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Biology or a related scientific field.
- Typically 5 or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree or 2 or more years of relevant experience with a Master of Science degree.
- Hands on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies such as phage display or yeast display.
- Direct experience with binding assays such as ELISA, flow cytometry, or surface plasmon resonance.
- Strong molecular and cell biology skills including molecular cloning, sequence analysis, bacterial or yeast culture, and mammalian cell culture.
- Familiarity with protein structure, antibody affinity, antibodies, and antibody fragments.
- Strong data analysis, documentation, written communication, and presentation skills.






Preferred Qualifications:


- Experience with antibody engineering and optimization including affinity modulation, liability engineering, and humanization.
- Experience with antibody library design and construction.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and multiplex flow cytometry.
- Experience with automation of biologics discovery processes.
- Proficiency with Prism, Geneious, or Genedata.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.






Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)