Associate Principal Scientist - Biologics Engineering - Military Veterans

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Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. might be the one for you!u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAt **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eAbout **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Gaithersburg, MD:u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eOur Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of Ru0026amp;D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThe Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees stay happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003e Summary of the Group u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eBiologics Engineering (BE) is responsible for the discovery and optimization of next generation biologics to create biological drug candidates for all key therapeutic areas such as oncology, respiratory and inflammation, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases. We're constantly pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, with a passion for the development of in-house biologics discovery platforms and novel drug modalities to address unmet medical needs.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003e Main Duties u0026amp; Responsibilities u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWe are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Associate Principal Scientist to enhance our High Throughput Production u0026amp; Screening (HTPS) capabilities of biologics. The successful candidate will play a critical role in a dynamic group responsible for high-throughput cloning, expression u0026amp; purification of antibody therapeutics on a microgram-to-milligram scale and be an advocate for utilizing various automation platforms. The selected individual will be a well-organized and a highly productive scientist that can design and execute experiments efficiently, as well as analyze, interpret and present data to multidisciplinary project teamsu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003culu003enu003cliu003eCollaborate and work with a diverse group of scientists across all therapeutic areas to ensure timely progress in research projects.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExecute high-throughput cloning, production and purification of protein therapeutics from bacterial or mammalian expression systems using process automation and liquid handling robotics.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eBiochemical, biophysical and functional profiling of antibodies and recombinant antibody fragments. u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to solve process development problems and implement improved procedures.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003e Education u0026amp; Experience Requirements u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003ePhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other relevant scientific field with 5 years of post-doctoral experience in antibody engineering and/or bispecific design.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003e Required Skills u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003culu003enu003cliu003eExperience in molecular and cell biology techniques, including; cloning, transfection and transduction methods.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience in expression, purification and biochemical/biophysical characterization of various antibody formats.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience in optimizing/troubleshooting automation techniques (e.g. Hamilton liquid handler) with a problem-solving mindset.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience in sample tracking and laboratory logistics software.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProven ability to work independently, effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion to meet project deadlines.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTrack record of scientific innovation as evidenced by scientific publications, patents and oral presentations at conferences.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e u003cbu003e Desired Skills u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003culu003enu003cliu003eExperience in antibody discovery using several cloning technologies.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience in various imaging/multicolor flow cytometry-based instruments and data analysis programs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience in tissue culture techniques and functional cell-based assay development.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work within teams.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExcellent written and verbal communication skills and effective presentation of complex scientific data to cross-functional and senior management.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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