Senior Associate Scientist - Molecular biology / Automation

Job Description

• 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.
• As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality.
• You will be part of Our Worldwide Research and Development team that employs a multidisciplinary approach to identify and target cancer cell cycle for developing the next generation Oncology therapeutics and therapeutic combinations.
• You will contribute to early discovery and protein engineering for the development of novel biotherapeutics.
• 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.
• Contribute to protein/antibody expression and purification, biophysical characterizations and target validation.
• With your deep knowledge in the discipline, you will be an active team member who influences at the project team level.
• Will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others.
• Ability to plan will help in preparing short-term work activities on projects.
• Your creativity in developing novel processes and new ideas will be used frequently.
• It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making the company ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
• Contribute to achievement of goals and influence at the project team level.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other scientists and computational biologists, both within the group and in other groups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Pay attention to detail, strictly adhere to safety protocols, and use knowledge of basic laboratory procedures to advance projects under rapidly shifting priorities and timelines.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.