What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Actalent?
Research Associate-Antibody Development
We are a rapidly growing life sciences company providing high quality products and services to customers worldwide. Collectively, our group of companies is well known in the industry for providing high quality products and services to research, diagnostic and pharmaceutical customers.
The successful Research Associate (Antibody Development) applicant will work at our DAVIS CA facility as part of a team producing and developing best in class antibodies for a diverse clientele including academic research scientists, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies. The use of antibodies as research tools, therapeutic drugs, and as capture reagents in diagnostic assays continues to grow. This position represents a very exciting opportunity to gain expertise in the development and production of antibodies for research and diagnostic purposes and to learn from an established team.
If you are someone who enjoys working in a close-knit team environment and having the opportunity to innovate and grow this is the place for you!
Requirements:
· BS in life sciences with at least one year of bench experience in academic or industry setting
· Comfortable with basic data analysis and ability to keep accurate records of work performed
· At least one year of experience with antibody or protein purification (gravity flow and/or FPLC-based purification) and associated assays and skills (SDS-PAGE,
buffer formulation and experience working with immunoassays Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry.)
· Experience with mammalian cell culture
· Experience with protein conjugation
· Experience working in a GMP environment is a plus but not required
Success Factors:
· Enthusiasm for learning new processes and mastering them
· Positive attitude and desire to learn and help grow company
· Strong communicator who enjoys working in a team environment
· Customer first attitude with strong sense of accountability for work being done
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in DAVIS,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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