Senior Associate Scientist - Molecular biology / Automation

Title: Senior Associate Scientist - Molecular biology / Automation

Location: Bothell, WA

Duration: 8 months

Job Requirements:

• Responsible for general laboratory and operational support.
• Including providing logistical support for samples and compounds management, ordering supplies and carrying out general bench work activities.
• You will contribute to early discovery and protein engineering for the development of novel biotherapeutics.
• You will be responsible for extensive molecular biology, tissue culture and cell biology benchworks, including vector engineering, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), cloning, cell line engineering and cell-based assay development.
• You will also contribute to protein/antibody expression and purification, biophysical characterizations and target validation.
• Carry out experiments including phage display, vector design, antibody production, and cytotoxic activity, to advance projects in our pipeline.
• Evaluate data and provide clear reports that can be shared and transferred to and from cross-functional teams.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Substantial experience with standard molecular biology skills and large-scale experiments.
• Experience with automation preferred.
• Experience implementing and executing novel drug combination strategies.
• Strong interest in computational biology and bioinformatics.

Nice-to-Have:

• Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with antibodies and alternative antibody formats (e.g. bispecific).
• Experience working with Hamilton and/or Tecan instruments.
• Past ADC experience including conjugation and evaluation of ADC activity.
• Understanding of display technologies such as phage or yeast display.
• Track record of successful contribution to research projects, preferably utilizing gene editing or screening methodologies.