Senior Associate Scientist - Molecular biology / Automation

Job title - Senior Associate Scientist - Molecular biology / Automation
Location - Bothell, WA 98021 - onsite role
Duration - 9 months contract
Request id#33492-1

Interview Process:

• 1st: Teams (Camera On)
• 2nd: Panel Interview (Camera On)

Job Description (Required):

• 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.

What You Will Achieve

• 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 Client 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.
• With your deep knowledge in the discipline, you will be an active team member who influences at the project team level.
• You will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others.
• Your ability to plan will help in preparing short-term work activities on projects.
• Your creativity in developing Client 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.

How You Will Achieve It

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• 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 Client 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

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 Client experience including conjugation and evaluation of Client 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.