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Title: Research Associate - Molecular Biology Core
Adimab is the leading technology provider for therapeutic antibody drug discovery, focusing solely on our partnerships without pursuing an internal product pipeline. Since 2009, we have partnered with over 100 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, generating more than 600 therapeutic programs, of which more than 70 have entered clinical trials.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled researcher to join our cloning team. Successful candidates will support Adimab's novel antibody discovery, maturation, and production platform by performing core laboratory services, maintaining laboratory stocks, and taking on other responsibilities that may arise.
Responsibilities
- Inoculation and plasmid isolation, sequencing set up, and sequence analysis
- Organizing and maintaining plasmid DNA stocks
- Compiling plasmid details for downstream mammalian transfection
- Primer design, colony PCR, and some cloning to support the rest of the team as needed
- Operate automation equipment according to standard protocols
- Assist with purchasing and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment
- Preparing reagents, buffers, and media
- B.S. with experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field
- 1–3 years of laboratory experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work within defined standard operating procedures
- Experience using Excel and knowledge of basic chemical calculations
- Experience using Benchling and/or other sequence analysis software preferred
- Comfortable and productive in a fast-paced environment of ambiguity and change
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Proven team player, who can work independently when appropriate
Come join us!
Our integrated antibody discovery and engineering platform provides unprecedented speed from antigen to purified, full-length human IgGs with exquisite specificity and biophysical behavior. We offer fundamental advantages by delivering diverse panels of antibodies that meet the most demanding standards for affinity, epitope specificity, species cross-reactivity, and developability. We enable our partners to rapidly expand their biologics pipelines through a broad spectrum of technology access arrangements.
As a profitable privately-held biotech company, we take a long-term view on value creation and make substantial investments in technology development, research, and our people. We offer individually tailored compensation packages comprised of a competitive salary, meaningful equity, a 2:1 401(k) match, and comprehensive health care benefits.
Located in New Hampshire’s beautiful Upper Connecticut River Valley, we are minutes from Dartmouth College, the Geisel School of Medicine, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, and the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. We are fortunate to be situated in an area that is renowned for its premier skiing, hiking, kayaking, and biking.
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