Research Associate I - Tissue Culture

Job Summary This position is responsible for supporting the development of innovative recombinant protein and antibody products within BioLegend’s Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCBio) group. The Research Associate will contribute to the development of new product lines by providing technical support on research projects and collaborating with team members across the organization. Key responsibilities include preparing buffers and cell culture media, maintaining mammalian cell cultures, and purifying recombinant proteins and antibodies in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs). Additional responsibilities include coordinating product transfers to cross-functional teams for testing and evaluation, preparing project- and product-related documentation, and maintaining accurate inventory records for recombinant protein and antibody products. This role will also support research and development initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and advancing new technologies within the MCBio group. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintain mammalian and insect cell cultures Transfect/transduce cells and manage production runs Purify and further process recombinant proteins & antibodies to meet specifications Prepare various buffers and reagents for experiments while maintaining the general upkeep of the lab Documentation of experiments and generation of reports in conjunction with other research staff Maintain batch records and other documentation that are essential to be compliant with ISO13485:2016 Effectively work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with many projects Critically analyze experiments and plan for future experiments Conduct experiments for process improvements and optimization Some holiday and weekend work may be required Other projects or responsibilities may be required Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience Bachelor of Science in biology or a related field 1+ years of mammalian or bacterial cell culture experience Preferred Qualifications – Education And Experience Expression & purification of recombinant proteins & antibodies Effective communicator & presenter Lead/conduct experimental studies with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and work well in small workgroups Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Work Environment & Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lab While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The base salary range for this full-time position is $22.10 - 29.50/hr. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. What do we offer? We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time-Off Parental Benefits Compassionate Care Leave 401k with Company Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Revvity